Genesee Township near Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clayton Township Hall
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2023
1. Clayton Township Hall Marker
Originally built in 1878 on Corunna Road, the Township Hall was a gift from the citizens of Clayton Township and was moved to Crossroads Village in 1976.
The Clayton Township area was originally called Miller's Settlement after the first settler, Adam Miller, who arrived from New York. He cleared the land and named the stream Swartz Creek.
When Michigan was forming towns and townships, local residents submitted possible community names for State approval. Since no name was sent in for this area, someone in the state office chose Clayton for the township name.
Township halls such as this one were used for elections, dances, and meetings of government and social groups.
Erected by Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 43° 5.549′ N, 83° 39.098′ W. Marker is near Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is in Genesee Township. Marker can be reached from North Bray Road, 0.3 miles north of East Coldwater Road. The marker is inside of Crossroads Village, a Genesee
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manwaring Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gentleman Tinkerers (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisner Carriage Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Durant Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Buzzell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Davison Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coldwater Road Chapel (about 500 feet away); Stanley School (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2023
2. Clayton Township Hall and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
