Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Johnson Family
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
1. John Johnson Family Marker
of the
John Johnston Family
second oldest building in the northwest
built in 1795 - 96
Here in 1824,
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, historian
married Jane,
daughter of Johnston
and his O'Jibway Indian wife,
Descendant of Chief Walb-O Jeeg.
Erected 1941 by Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 46° 29.953′ N, 84° 20.328′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. It is on East Water Street west of Glenn Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 East Water Street, Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and on Lake Superiors South Shore Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Johnston House (a few steps from this marker); Elmwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Street Names, Our History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Chevalier DeRepentigny (about 500 feet away); The King's Grant
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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
2. John Johnson Family Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
3. John Johnson Family Home
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
