Lansing Charter Township in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First House in Lansing
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 21, 2023
1. First House in Lansing Marker
The site of the first house erected in the city of Lansing in the year 1848, by John W. Burchard was located one block south and one-half block west of this point.
Erected by Commerce Club of Lansing High School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 42° 44.835′ N, 84° 32.887′ W. Marker is in Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. It is in Lansing Charter Township. Marker is on Center Street near East César E. Chávez Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 East César E Chávez Avenue, Lansing MI 48906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Lansing Brenke Fish Ladder (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named North Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Pulver Brothers / The Filling Station (approx. ¼ mile away); The Kaplan House (approx. ¼ mile away); Michigan Education Association / Michigan Association of Counties (approx. 0.3 miles away); VFW Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Fountain (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 21, 2023
2. First House in Lansing Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
