Clinton in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Clinton Woolen Mill

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 9, 2017

1. Clinton Woolen Mill Marker

Inscription. The Clinton Woolen Mill was a vital part of the economy of this area for over 90 years. Clinton's original mill was completed in 1867 at a cost of $95,000. Fire destroyed that structure in 1886. In less than a year, the mill was back in operation in the present building, the second to be erected here. The mill had the necessary equipment and skilled workers for making wool and for complex dye processing. One of the last woolen mills in the area, this company discontinued operations in 1957.

Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L655.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 42° 4.307′ N, 83° 58.59′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on West Michigan Avenue (U.S. 12) near South River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 West Michigan Avenue, Clinton MI 49236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clinton Falls Festival Veterans Memorial Bench (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lester D. Proctor Memorial Bench (about 700 feet away); All Gave Some - Some Gave All

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(about 700 feet away); Armistice (Veterans) Day (about 700 feet away); Clinton War Memorials (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial Bench (about 700 feet away); George Deloss Bowman Memorial Bench (about 700 feet away); Clinton Downtown Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Additional commentary.
1.
The mill burned and was razed in 2007.

— Submitted April 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.

Clinton Woolen Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 28, 2019

2. Clinton Woolen Mill

Building to the right of the marker.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 9, 2017

3. Clinton Woolen Mill Marker

The background building might have been a mill administrative building.

1886

4. Clinton Woolen Mill

Historical photo from https://www.us12heritagetrail.org/collection.asp?ait=cv&cid=20

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 143 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on November 5, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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