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

Ward Cottage

 
 
Ward Cottage Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
1. Ward Cottage Marker
Inscription. This traditional 1920's lakefront cottage features Greek revival columns, trap door-type windows in the gables and an unusual fireplace made entirley of beach stone.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
 
Location. 43° 25.532′ N, 82° 32.67′ W. Marker is in Port Sanilac, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It can be reached from South Ridge Street half a mile south of Main Street (Michigan Route 46). The Ward Cottage is part of the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 South Ridge Street, Port Sanilac MI 48469, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Thumb and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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: The Decker Crib Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Houndtown Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Platt's General Store (about 400 feet away); Anchor (about 400 feet away); The Forestville Church (about 500 feet away); Loop-Harrison House (about 500 feet away); Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Screw (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Sanilac.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Platt's General Store (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been
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confirmed missing); Museum Church (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
 
Ward Cottage Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
2. Ward Cottage Marker
Ward Cottage image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
3. Ward Cottage
Ward Cottage image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
4. Ward Cottage
The cottage is one of the exhibits at Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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