Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Richard Gardner House

Built in 1832

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 26, 2016

1. The Richard Gardner House Marker

Inscription.
It was built five years before Michigan became a state, (1837).

Dearbornville, Michigan Territory, in the Old Northwest Territory.

This house is a perfect example of pioneer construction. It was located in the Scottish settlement in Dearborn Township. Today, it would be south of Warren Avenue, near Southfield Road in Dearborn. Presently located at 915 Brady Street, Dearborn, Michigan.

It is part of the Dearborn Historical Museum.

Erected 2015 by Dearborn Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 42° 18.49′ N, 83° 14.385′ W. Marker was in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. It could be reached from the intersection of South Brady Street and Garrison Street. The Richard Gardner House is at the back of the parking lot for the Dearborn Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 915 South Brady Street, Dearborn MI 48124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Southeast

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Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It was also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: U.S. Arsenal 1839-1875 Powder Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); Making Moves (within shouting distance of this marker); U. S. Arsenal - - - Armory (approx. ¼ mile away); U.S. Arsenal-Sutler's Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); A Military Reserve (approx. ¼ mile away); Michigan Soldiers Trained at U.S. Arsenal During Civil War (approx. ¼ mile away); Commandant's Quarters (approx. ¼ mile away); U.S. Arsenal Officers' - Surgeons' Quarters and Barracks 1833 - 1875 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dearborn.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Orville L. Hubbard, LLB (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 23, 2016

2. The Richard Gardner House Marker

Marker is in window on the right.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 2, 2023

3. The Richard Gardner House Marker

The marker is missing.

The Richard Gardner House image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 23, 2016

4. The Richard Gardner House

Dearborn Historical Museum website entry:
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on October 10, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.