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

Stillson Log House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 28, 2022

1. Stillson Log House Marker

Inscription. This log house was built by Eli Stillson in the late 1860s and was lived in by multiple families until the early 1960s. Over time, the cabin underwent many changes, including the addition of numerous windows and doors. The structure was originally located on Coon Hill Road, and moved to this site in 1967. It was donated to the Museum by the Lawrence Smith Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 42° 12.848′ N, 84° 25.048′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from 4th Street near Horton Road. This marker is located on the grounds of the Ella Sharp Musuem. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3225 4th Street, Jackson MI 49203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Dibble School (within shouting distance of this marker); Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Size 236 (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodshop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tower Barn (about 300 feet away); Granary (about 300 feet away); Ella Sharp Museum (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

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Ella Sharp Museum. (Submitted on December 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 28, 2022

2. Stillson Log House Marker

Stillson Log House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 28, 2022

3. Stillson Log House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 28, 2022

4. Stillson Log House

The Log House is part of the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, Michigan.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.