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

Baker House

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

1. Baker House Marker

Inscription. Constructed in the 1850's for Joab and Olivia Baker. Mr. Baker was one of the first attorneys in Clinton County. This house was greatly remodeled in the early 1900's by Levi and Mabel Sibley.

Erected by City of DeWitt.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 42° 50.299′ N, 84° 34.152′ W. Marker is in DeWitt, Michigan, in Clinton County. It is in DeWitt Township. It is at the intersection of South Bridge Street and West Dill Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 South Bridge 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: Site of the First Jail and Sheriff's Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); Simmons House (approx. ¼ mile away); Whitney House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moon House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Topping House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woodruff House (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Woodruff House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dillis-Cutler-Ward House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeWitt.

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

2. Baker House Marker

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

3. Baker House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.