Climax in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Daniel B. Eldred House

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 17, 2013

1. Daniel B. Eldred House Marker

Inscription. In 1835, New York native Daniel B. Eldred built this house, which is believed to be the earliest frame dwelling in Climax. Eldred's house, with its delicate Federal entrance, was the site of the first Climax Township meeting in 1838. Eldred first came to the area in 1831 with his father, Judge Caleb Eldred, to found a new settlement. He is credited with naming the area Climax Prairie because he said it "climaxed" the end of their search.

Erected 1990 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1681B.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 42° 14.282′ N, 85° 19.939′ W. Marker is in Climax, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. Marker is on E. Maple Street east of Sheldon Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 E Maple Street, Climax MI 49034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Festus Hall House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Climax Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Rural Free Delivery Carriers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Climax World War II Memorial

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Climax Crescent Newspaper (approx. ¼ mile away); Beckley School (approx. 5.1 miles away); William Rufus Shafter Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Climax.

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 17, 2013

2. Daniel B. Eldred House Marker

View to west along E. Maple Street

Daniel B. Eldred House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 17, 2013

3. Daniel B. Eldred House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.