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

Charles Miller Croswell

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 8, 2017

1. Charles Miller Croswell Marker

Inscription. In memory of
Charles Miller Croswell
Born at Newburgh New York
31 October 1825
Died 13 December 1886

Secretary of the State
Convention at Jackson
where the Republican Party
of Michigan was organized
Mayor of Adrian
State Senator
Governor of Michigan
1876-1880

This house, formerly his home,
was given to the Lucy Wolcott
Barnum Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution by
Elizabeth Musgrave Merrill

Erected 1972 by Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 31, 1825.

Location. 41° 54.011′ N, 84° 1.948′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on North Broad Street (State Highway 52), on the right when traveling north. Marker is about 270 feet north of Toledo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 North Broad Street, Adrian MI 49221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor Charles M. Croswell / Croswell House

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(a few steps from this marker); County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adrian's Governors (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adrian Union Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Professional Baseball in Adrian (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adrian & The Republican Party (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robertson Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Second Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adrian.

Also see . . .
1. Charles Croswell. Wikipedia article about Charles Croswell. (Submitted on April 17, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

2. Croswell House History. Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the Daughters of the American Revolution website. (Submitted on April 17, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Charles Miller Croswell House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 8, 2017

2. Charles Miller Croswell House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.