Mount Clemens in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Crocker House
Photographed By Joel S., July 17, 2015
1. Crocker House Marker
The first mayor of Mount Clemens, Josua Dickinson, built this Italianate house in 1869. His daughter Katherine (1849-1882), the great-granddaughter of city founder Christian Clemens, and his son-in-law, George M. Crocker (1848-1918), moved into it after their marriage in 1870. Crocker, a former prosecuting attorney and justice of the peace, became mayor upon Dickinson's death. The Crocker family owned the house until 1921. Originally located on the corner of Walnut and Market streets, the house was moved to New Street in 1908 to make room for a new post office. Slated for removal or demolition in 1975, it was rescued by the Macomb County Historical Society, which moved it to Union Street in 1976 for use a a local history museum.
Erected 1988 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L181.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 42° 35.933′ N, 82° 52.922′ W. Marker is in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is on Union Street, 0.1 miles west of Southbound Gratiot Avenue (Michigan Highway
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Mount Clemens Mineral Bath Industry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Mary's School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zion Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Macomb (approx. ¼ mile away); Joe Kopicki (approx. ¼ mile away); John DiGiorgio (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Clemens.
Photographed By Joel S., July 17, 2015
2. Crocker House Marker
Photographed By Joel S., July 17, 2015
3. Crocker House Museum & Gardens
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
