DeWitt Township in Clinton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Topping House

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 21, 2023

1. The Topping House Marker

Inscription.

Built in the early 1850s, this saltbox home was originally located at 206 W. Main. Dr. George Topping purchased it in 1856 and used it as an office and drugstore. It was moved to its present location about 1913.

Erected by City of DeWitt.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 42° 50.57′ N, 84° 34.232′ W. Marker is in DeWitt, Michigan, in Clinton County. It is in DeWitt Township. It is on North Scott Street near West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 North Scott Street, Dewitt MI 48820, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan

and in Greater Lansing.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Dillis-Cutler-Ward House (within shouting distance of this marker); Simmons House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clavey House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodruff House (about 600 feet away); Lankford-Hill House (about 700 feet away); Hunter House (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Woodruff House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitney House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeWitt.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 21, 2023

2. The Topping House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.