Thornapple Township in Middleville in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Carveth House
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
1. John Carveth House Marker
In 1867 Ionia County native John Carveth (1841-1910) settled in Middleville to read law. In 1868, after the completion of his studies, he was admitted to the bar and established a practice in Middleville. Carveth served one term as state senator for Barry and Eaton Counties in 1885-86. Carveth moved to Grand Rapids in 1895 and sold the house to his brother-in-law and former law partner Aaron Clark, a wealthy landowner and founder of the Bank of Caledonia.
State Senator John Carveth built this elaborate Queen Anne house in 1886. The asymmetry, spindlework, broad arches and bull's eye motifs typify the style, popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Highly decorative Eastlake designs accent the interior trim, windows and fireplace. In 1891 the Middleville Sun boasted Carveth "now has hot and cold water throughout his house." This handsome residence was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Erected 1994 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1880.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 42.664′ N, 85° 28.434′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Middleville Area POW MIA Killed in Action Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Calvin G. Hill Memorial Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mount Hope Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Parmelee United Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Bowen's Mills (approx. 4˝ miles away); David Kinsey Home (approx. 5.4 miles away); American Legion Post 305 Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); Yankee Springs Inn (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middleville.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
2. John Carveth House Marker Reverse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
3. John Carveth House Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
4. John Carveth House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
