Birmingham in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The John W. Hunter House
Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 27, 2022
1. The John W. Hunter House Marker
Built in 1822
Plaque by Piety Hill Chapter NSDAR
23 May 1972
Accepted National Register of
Historic Places 13 January 1972
House relocated 1970
Erected by Piety Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 42° 32.804′ N, 83° 13.175′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on West Maple Road east of Southfield Road, on the right when traveling west. The John W. Hunter House is part of the Birmingham Historical Society Museum & Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 556 West Maple Road, Birmingham MI 48009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hunter House (here, next to this marker); John West Hunter Park (a few steps from this marker); Hill Building Bell (a few steps from this marker); Allen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Baldwin Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Field Building
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Also see . . .
1. John W. Hunter House. Wikipedia article (Submitted on December 28, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Michigan SP Hunter, John W., House. The National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form indicates that the house is one of the oldest buildings in Michigan. It was originally located at what is now 168 South Woodward. The Nomination Form also indicates that the house was moved in 1893 to what is now 264 West Brown Street and a wing that was added to the original structure was not included in the move. In 1970 the house was moved to the current location and a porch that was added around 1920 was not moved. A wing was added to the west side of the house soon after the move to the current location. (Submitted on December 28, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 28, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
