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

Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse

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

1. Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse Marker

Inscription. The original portion of the Merriman-Sharp farmhouse was built in the 1840s. Major additions were constructed in 1857 and 1863. The Merriman-Sharp family occupied the house from 1857 to 1912. The house reflects both the Greek Revival and Italianate styles of architecture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 42° 12.889′ N, 84° 25.049′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. It can be reached from the intersection of 4th Street and Horton Road, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located at the Ella Sharp Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3225 4th Street, Jackson MI 49203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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

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of this marker: Gazebo (here, next to this marker); Woodshop (a few steps from this marker); Dibble School (a few steps from this marker); Tower Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Size 236 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ella Sharp Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Granary (within shouting distance of this marker); Country Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

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

2. Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse Marker

It is the marker to the right side of the road.

Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse image. Click for full size.

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

3. Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse

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

4. Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse

View of the front of the farmhouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.