Albion in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The First Home
February 21, 2010
1. The First Home Marker
Inscription.
The First Home. . The first house at what was then known as the "Forks of the Kalamazoo" was erected near this site by Tenney Peabody, a New Yorker. To this cabin with its thatched roof of grass from the banks of the nearby Kalamazoo River, Albion's first settler brought his wife and seven children on March 4, 1833. This courageous pioneer used three yoke of oxen and two wagons to bring his family from New York. He helped form the company organized to build the town, named Albion after a town in New York.
The first house at what was then known as the "Forks of the Kalamazoo" was erected near this site by Tenney Peabody, a New Yorker. To this cabin with its thatched roof of grass from the banks of the nearby Kalamazoo River, Albion's first settler brought his wife and seven children on March 4, 1833. This courageous pioneer used three yoke of oxen and two wagons to bring his family from New York. He helped form the company organized to build the town, named Albion after a town in New York.
Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1894.
Location. 42° 14.588′ N, 84° 44.967′ W. Marker is in Albion, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on East Erie Street close to Linden Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albion MI 49224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2010. This page has been viewed 953 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2010. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
