Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Dearborn Inn / Colonial Homes and Adjacent Buildings
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, November 11, 2015
1. The Dearborn Inn Marker
Colonial Homes and Adjacent Buildings
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Erected 1983 by State of Michigan. (Marker Number L1070.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 42° 17.823′ N, 83° 13.669′ W. Marker is in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Oakwood Boulevard, half a mile west of Rotunda Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20301 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn MI 48124, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ford Airport / Ford Tri-Motor (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village (approx. half a mile away); Daggett Farmhouse (approx. half a mile away); Edison Homestead (approx. half a mile away); Noah Webster Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Office and Library (approx.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, November 11, 2015
2. Colonial Homes and Adjacent Buildings Marker
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Barbara Fritchie and Oliver Wolcott, Jr original homes.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 10, 2010
3. The Dearborn Inn / Colonial Homes and Adjacent Buildings Marker
Photographed By Al Barrera, January 2, 2009
4. The Dearborn Inn
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 11, 2010
5. The Barbara Fritchie House (1766-1862)
Barbara Fritchie's long patriotic life was spent in the original of the home which was located in Frederick, Maryland. At 95 she waved the Union flag from her chamber window as the Confederates rode through town. A reproduction of the flag hangs from her bedroom window adding another touch of authenticity to her home behind the Inn, She lived in this simple dwelling from 1806 until her death in 1862.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 11, 2010
6. The Patrick Henry House (1736 - 1799)
The sign in front of the house states:
The Patrick Henry House is a reproduction of his home in Red Hill, Virginia, which he purchased in 1794. Henry served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress, led the colonial military to victory over the British and was twice the governor of Virginia. Patrick Henry was known as a champion of liberty and gained lasting popularity with his famous "Give me Liberty or give me Death" speech.
The Patrick Henry House is a reproduction of his home in Red Hill, Virginia, which he purchased in 1794. Henry served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress, led the colonial military to victory over the British and was twice the governor of Virginia. Patrick Henry was known as a champion of liberty and gained lasting popularity with his famous "Give me Liberty or give me Death" speech.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 11, 2010
7. The Oliver Wolcott House (1726 - 1797)
The sign in front of the house states:
The house of Governor Oliver Wolcott is a replica of one built in Litchfield, Connecticut, in 1754. He served as a representative to the Connecticut State Legislature, a member of the Senate and a member of the Second Continental Congress. He was a signer the Declaration of Independence and a general in the Revolutionary War. Wolcott became lieutenant governor of Connecticut and later served as the State's governor.
The house of Governor Oliver Wolcott is a replica of one built in Litchfield, Connecticut, in 1754. He served as a representative to the Connecticut State Legislature, a member of the Senate and a member of the Second Continental Congress. He was a signer the Declaration of Independence and a general in the Revolutionary War. Wolcott became lieutenant governor of Connecticut and later served as the State's governor.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 11, 2010
8. The Edgar Allan Poe House (1809 - 1849)
The sign in front of the house states:
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is a replica of Poe's home at Fordham in New York City, where the area was quiet countryside at that time. Today it is located on 192nd Street in New York City. Poe lived in this house for three years and wrote "The Bells", "Annable Lee", "Ulalume" and "Eureka" there. One can picture him writing in the parlor near the open warmth of the fire in winter.
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is a replica of Poe's home at Fordham in New York City, where the area was quiet countryside at that time. Today it is located on 192nd Street in New York City. Poe lived in this house for three years and wrote "The Bells", "Annable Lee", "Ulalume" and "Eureka" there. One can picture him writing in the parlor near the open warmth of the fire in winter.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 11, 2010
9. The Walt Whitman House (1819 - 1892)
The sign in front of the house states:
The Walt Whitman house is a replica of his birthplace, circa 1675, the original of which was located in what is now Melville on Long Island. Walt Whitman is often regarded as the most significant if not the greatest American poet. Whitman used a new writing technique in which he personalized himself and attempted to involve the reader in writings such as "Leaves of Grass" and "Drum Taps"
The Walt Whitman house is a replica of his birthplace, circa 1675, the original of which was located in what is now Melville on Long Island. Walt Whitman is often regarded as the most significant if not the greatest American poet. Whitman used a new writing technique in which he personalized himself and attempted to involve the reader in writings such as "Leaves of Grass" and "Drum Taps"
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 10, 2010
10. Dormitory Building
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 10, 2010
11. Dr. William Holmes McGuffey Motor Lodge
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 10, 2010
12. Luther Burbank Motor Lodge
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 17, 2023
13. The Dearborn Inn
Photographed By Darrell Harden, July 15, 2008
14. The Dearborn Inn is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2009, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. This page has been viewed 5,068 times since then and 367 times this year. Last updated on September 21, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2021, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on August 11, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. 5. submitted on August 30, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 21, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 13. submitted on March 17, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 14. submitted on January 6, 2009, by Darrell Harden of Schoolcraft, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
