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

Houndtown Cabin

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022

1. Houndtown Cabin Marker

Inscription. This chink and mortar log cabin originally stood northwest of Deckerville in a region of the county called Burgitville, or Houndtown, as everyone in the area owned hound dogs. Built after the fire of 1881, it now houses our Native American artifact collection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 43° 25.498′ N, 82° 32.689′ W. Marker is in Port Sanilac, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It is on South Ridge Street half a mile south of Main Street (Michigan Route 46). The cabin 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); Ward Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Forestville Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Platt's General Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anchor (about 400 feet away); Loop-Harrison House (about 500 feet away); Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Screw (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Sanilac.

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markers no longer nearby. Museum Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Platt's General Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022

2. Houndtown Cabin Marker

Houndtown Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022

3. Houndtown Cabin

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022

4. Houndtown Cabin

The cabin 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 176 times since then and 14 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.