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

Old Cheboygan County Courthouse

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2018

1. Old Cheboygan County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. When Cheboygan County was organized in 1853, the courthouse was located in Duncan (now a part of the city of Cheboygan). In 1860 the county board of supervisors moved the county seat to Inverness Township and purchased this property from Bela Chapman. This courthouse, built by J. F. Watson in 1869 at a cost of three thousand dollars, held its last circuit court session in 1899. Since then it has served as a fire station, a church, and a community center.

Erected 1980 by Michigan History Divison, Department of State. (Marker Number L417.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 45° 38.374′ N, 84° 28.941′ W. Marker is in Cheboygan, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. Marker is on Court Street east of South Huron Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Court Street, Cheboygan MI 49721, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jail and Sheriff's Residence (within shouting distance

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

of this marker); Jacob J. Post House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cheboygan's Beginnings (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Cheboygan's Beginnings (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Cheboygan's Beginnings (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Cheboygan's Beginnings (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Cheboygan's Beginnings (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Mary Church (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheboygan.

Regarding Old Cheboygan County Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places (1986), Michigan State Historic Site (1975)

Also see . . . Michigan's County Courthouses. James Watson built Cheboygan County’s second courthouse, a mainly wood twenty-eight-by-fifty-five-foot structure completed in 1969. Court was held there on the second floor for thirty years, with county offices on the first floor. The building continues to stand and has since served many purposes: firehouse; disabled veteran’s

Old Cheboygan County Courthouse Marker (<i>wide view; courthouse in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2018

2. Old Cheboygan County Courthouse Marker (wide view; courthouse in background)

facility; community center for churches, scouting groups, and the American Red Cross; a boxing gym; and city storage. The building was extensively remodeled in 1983. (Submitted on August 16, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Old Cheboygan County Courthouse (<i>front view from Court Street sidewalk</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2018

3. Old Cheboygan County Courthouse (front view from Court Street sidewalk)

Old Cheboygan County Courthouse (<i>currently houses attorney offices</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2018

4. Old Cheboygan County Courthouse (currently houses attorney offices)

Old Cheboygan County Courthouse (<i>National Register of Historic Places plaque</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2018

5. Old Cheboygan County Courthouse (National Register of Historic Places plaque)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.