Hastings in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Striker House

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023

1. Striker House Marker

Inscription.

Built in the 1880s by Daniel Striker, this Queen Anne-style building was once considered the "handsomest residence in Hastings." Born in New York State in 1835, Striker moved as a child with his family to Michigan. He was elected to several offices in Barry County, became a lawyer, and in 1871-75 was elected Michigan secretary of state. Striker was also widely known in banking circles. He died in 1898, and after the death of his wife in 1915 the house became a hospital, later a convalescent home.

Erected 1971 by Michigan State Historic Preservation Office. (Marker Number L88.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 42° 38.775′ N, 85° 17.238′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Green Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 South Jefferson Street, Hastings MI 49058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan

and in Greater Grand Rapids.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hastings City Bank

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(about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hastings City Bank (about 700 feet away); Governor Kim Sigler (approx. 0.2 miles away); First House in Hastings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central School / Central School Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); George W. Lowry House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Hastings (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

Also see . . . Daniel Striker House. Wikipedia entry

Daniel Striker was born in 1835 in Rose, New York, to Gilbert and Rebecca Striker. Not long after his birth, his family moved to Jackson County, Michigan, where they lived until Daniel was a teenager. In 1851, the family purchased a large tract of land in Barry County's Baltimore Township, and moved once again. Daniel Striker attended schools in Hastings and what is now Spring Arbor University, then began teaching school.

(Submitted on June 2, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan.)

Additional keywords. National Register

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 30, 2022

2. Striker House Marker

of Historic Places

Daniel Striker House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 30, 2022

3. Daniel Striker House and Marker

Daniel Striker House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023

4. Daniel Striker House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,399 times since then and 67 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on February 19, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. 4. submitted on February 19, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.