Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Morgan B. Hungerford House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023

1. Morgan B. Hungerford House Marker

Inscription.

This Late Victorian house, designed by Darius B. Moon was built by Morgan B. Hungerford in 1880. Hungerford (1830-1903) had arrived in the area in 1858. He farmed a large tract of land in what is now west Lansing and served one term as justice of the peace for Lansing Township. In 1958 Lansing realtor Marguerite Moore restored the house as a residence and office. It became an administrative office building of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan in 1984.

Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1185.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 42° 44.159′ N, 84° 33.614′ W. Marker is in Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Ionia Street and N. Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Ionia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 W Ionia Street, Lansing MI 48933, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Optometric Association (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Highway Department / Horatio Earle

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Carnegie Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battery A 1st Michigan Light Artillery (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Michigan Sharpshooters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Central United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.

More about this marker. The marker is located in the lawn in front of the building on Ionia Street.

Morgan B. Hungerford House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Rieske, May 17, 2017

2. Morgan B. Hungerford House and Marker

Morgan B. Hungerford House image. Click for full size.

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3. Morgan B. Hungerford House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 18, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 11, 2017. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.