Platt's General Store

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 19, 2015

1. Platt's General Store Marker

Inscription. This turn-of-the-century mercantile features shelves filled with household items that would have been found in a store of this era. The postal unit is from Argyle, Michigan, and was originally established in 1876.

Erected by Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 43° 25.47′ N, 82° 32.645′ W. Marker was in Port Sanilac, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It could be reached from South Ridge Street (State Highway 25) half a mile south of Main Street (State Highway 46). This marker is on the grounds of the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 228 South Ridge Street, Port Sanilac MI 48469, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was on Michigan’s Thumb

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Platt's General Store (here, next to this marker); Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Forestville Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decker Crib Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Loop-Harrison House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Houndtown Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Ward Cottage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Port Sanilac Light Station - 1886 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Sanilac.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Museum Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Platt's General Store and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 19, 2015

2. Platt's General Store and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.