Port Huron in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Customhouse
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014
1. Customhouse Marker
This structure, which has served as
the Port Huron, Michigan Customhouse since
1874, was dedicated as a Historic Bicentennial
Customhouse in honor and recognition
of U.S. Customs steadfast and vigilant
service to the United States of America
U.S. Customs Service 1789-1989
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On October 8, 1874, at Port Huron, Michigan, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, William L. Webber, Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan, laid the U.S. Customhouse cornerstone.
On October 6, 1988, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Kenneth Bolton, Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan, affixed this marker to commemorate the U.S. Customs Service Bicentennial, 1789-1989.
Erected 1988 by U.S. Customs Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1829.
Location. 42° 58.51′ N, 82° 25.547′ W. Marker is in Port Huron, Michigan, in St. Clair County. It is on Water Street west of Military Street (Business Interstate 69/94), on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the north grounds of the Federal Building/Customhouse. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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 of this marker: Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Intersection of Military Road and Indian Reservation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's United Church of Christ (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named St. Johns United Church of Christ (about 800 feet away); Port Huron to Mackinac Race / Yacht Clubs and World War II (approx. 0.2 miles away); Commerce & Catastrophe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hammond American Legion Post 8 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harrington Hotel / Truman Honeymoon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Huron.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014
2. Customhouse Re-dedication Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014
3. Customhouse Markers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 5, 2014
4. Port Huron Customhouse
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 15, 2022
5. Customhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on December 17, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
