Troy in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Caswell House

Built circa 1832

Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 7, 2022

1. Caswell House Marker

Inscription.
After a long life, pioneer Solomon Caswell gave his lovely home to his son George, pictured here with his father. Later, George's children, William and Inez, inherited the home. They were both school teachers and neither married. When they passed away, the home became the first addition to the Troy Historic Village. See Inez in this rare interior photo, writing a letter or lesson plan at her table. Read some of her letters in the everyday parlor.

Sponsored by Ward Randol

Erected by Troy Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 42° 34.686′ N, 83° 9.005′ W. Marker is in Troy, Michigan, in Oakland County. It can be reached from West Wattles Road west of Livernois Road when traveling west. Marker is located in the Troy Historic Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 West Wattles Road, Troy MI 48098, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

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: Poppleton School (a few steps from this marker); Settler's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Print Shop

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Township Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Wagon Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Also see . . .
1. Caswell House. Page on the Troy Historic Village website with more information about this building, including a photo of the house being moved over Interstate 75 to its current location. (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

2. Michigan SP Caswell House. The National Register of Historic Places Inventory — Nomination Form indicates that the house was originally located at 3150 North Adams Road (about 4 miles west), now the site of North Hills Christian Reformed Church. The Nomination Form also indicates that an 1850 addition was demolished because of financial limitations with moving the house. (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Caswell House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 7, 2022

2. Caswell House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.