Saint Johns in Clinton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Paine-Gillam-Scott House

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. Paine-Gillam-Scott House Marker

Inscription.

Lured by the railroad, John W. Paine (1821-1870) moved from the nearby Rochester Colony to St. Johns. In 1860 he built the town's first brick store and this house. The office was later added to this site. Dr. Samuel Gillam (1845-1908) remodeled the house in 1883. In 1904 he was joined by Dr. Walter M. Scott (1875-1934), who practiced here until his death. The Clinton County Historical Society restored the house in 1978 and the office in 1986.

Erected 1998 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L765.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 43° 0.048′ N, 84° 33.56′ W. Marker is in Saint Johns, Michigan, in Clinton County. Marker is on Maple Street north of West Cass Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Maple Street, Saint Johns MI 48879, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clinton County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Clinton County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Centennial Pine (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam Grand Army of the Republic 1861 - 1865 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fire Bell (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Clinton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clinton County Medal of Honor Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Greenbush United Methodist Church (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Johns.

Also see . . . Clinton County Historical Museum in the Paine-Gillam-Scott house. Museum website entry (Submitted on August 30, 2013, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. Paine-Gillam-Scott House Marker

Paine-Gillam-Scott House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 10, 2013

3. Paine-Gillam-Scott House

Paine-Gillam-Scott House additional sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

4. Paine-Gillam-Scott House additional sign

I was here 1860

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2013, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on February 9, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 30, 2013, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.