Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
802 Wisconsin Avenue
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
1. 802 Wisconsin Avenue Marker
This beautiful Georgian Style home was built in 1927 for James T. Jones. Jones arrived in Gladstone in 1905 at the age of 20 to work specifically for Webster L. Marble and the Marble Axe Company. By 1910 he was the assistant manager and within seven years he became a full partner. James T. Jones worked 62 years for the Marble Company.
In 1919 he married Olive Colder and plans were made to build this beautiful home. Money was of little concern, and everything inside and out was of high-end quality. He hired George W. Repp from Chicago, a famed architect, to design the home and the blueprints are still available. Copper rain gutters and French Tile on the roof is still evident today. The original phone number was 274. The current homeowners have taken pride in maintaining the home's historic charm.
Jones was very active in the community, having served 34 years on the School Board, thus, the elementary school is named for him. He served on the County Planning Commission and the City Commission, one term as Mayor. The Masonic Lodge and Boy Scouts were very important to him.
He attended two Presidential Inaugurations, and in 1959 he received the Distinguished Alumni Award as a graduate of Ferris Institute.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 45° 50.756′ N, 87° 1.124′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and 8th Street, on the left when traveling east on Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Wisconsin Ave, Gladstone MI 49837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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 of this marker: 805 Wisconsin (a few steps from this marker); 814 Wisconsin (within shouting distance of this marker); 816 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 818 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 715 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 714 Wisconsin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 904 Wisconsin Avenue (about 400 feet away); 706 Wisconsin Avenue (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
2. 802 Wisconsin Avenue and Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
3. 802 Wisconsin Avenue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
