Troy in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wattles House

Photographed by Joel S., December 4, 2015

1. Wattles House Marker

Inscription. Harry Bennett Wattles purchased this house in 1876 about thirty years after its construction and added a veranda and a second story in 1909. Settling in Troy around 1837, the Wattles Family has been active in civic and social affairs. Here on this property once known as Sunnycrest Dairy, Wattles began to use progressive farming methods. His registered Jersey cows won numerous prizes. This house, Wattles, and his descendants who have lived here, provide Troy with the legacy of a community-minded family.

Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L522.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 42° 34.498′ N, 83° 8.881′ W. Marker is in Troy, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is on Livernois Road 0.2 miles south of East Wattles Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3864 Livernois Road,

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Troy MI 48098, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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: Troy Township (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Township Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Troy Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Niles-Barnard House (approx. ¼ mile away); Print Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Parsonage (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Wattles House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., December 4, 2015

2. Wattles House and Marker

Photographed by Joel S., December 4, 2015

3. Wattles House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,876 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.