Garden City in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
History of the Straight Farmhouse
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 23, 2023
1. History of the Straight Farmhouse Marker
Around 1866, Daniel Straight built the house now owned by the Friends of the Garden City Historical Museum at 6221 Merriman Rd. On November 26, 1869, Daniel and Marcia, his wife, deeded 55+ acres to their son, Oscar in a Warranty Deed for $3,000. Various sections were conveyed via Quit Claim Deed back and forth between father and son until September 26, 1874 when the total property reached 105 acres, "more or less".
The property change hands several times over the years until the Friends of the Garden City Historical Museum, a 501(c)(3) organization, finally purchased it in August of 2004, named it "The Straight Farmhouse" and established the Lathers General Store and the Grande Parlor, a banquet facility, to support the operation.
In October of 2006 it became the home of the Garden City Historical Museum - a museum devoted entirely to the history of Garden City. A brick paver walkway was created as a memorial to our founders, families, friends, schools, churches and more and includes a monument and flagpole dedicated to military personnel - a gift from the American Legion Riders.
6221 Merriman Rd. Garden City, MI 48135 734-838-0650 [email protected] sfhonline.org |
6221 Merriman Rd. Garden City, MI 48135 734-838-0650 [email protected] sfhonline.org |
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is August 2004.
Location. 42° 19.854′ N, 83° 21.05′ W. Marker is in Garden City, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Merriman Road and Elmwood Street, on the left when traveling north on Merriman Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6221 Merriman Road, Garden City MI 48135, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Nankin Pioneer (approx. half a mile away); Perrinsville School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henry Ford's Honeymoon House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Perrinsville (approx. 1.1 miles away); Nankin Mills (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Nankin Mills (approx. 1.6 miles away); Nankin Millers House (approx. 1.6 miles away); "Learning by Doing" (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garden City.
2. History of the Straight Farmhouse Marker
Photo of the farmhouse on the marker, taken before the south wing was added.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 23, 2023
3. History of the Straight Farmhouse and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
