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

Fenton House

Photographed By John Garman, June 23, 2019

1. Fenton House Marker - updated photo of restored marker.

Inscription. Constructed soon after the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad reached town in 1855, this hotel has been a favorite resting and dining spot for over a century. It was said in 1883 that the guests were "entertained in a style unsurpassed in many large cities." The interior decor of the hotel is much as it was at the turn of the century. However, the exterior was altered by the destruction of the front porch in 1904 by a team of runaway horses. The Fenton House is one of the oldest hotels in continuous operation in Michigan.

Erected 1971 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L164.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 42° 47.922′ N, 83° 42.288′ W. Marker is in Fenton, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Leroy Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Leroy Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North Leroy Street, Fenton MI 48430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fenton United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1840 Grindstone from Fenton Mills

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); 1834 Clark Dibble Settlement (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1889 A.J. Phillips Work Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riggs Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dibbleville (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dibbleville Business District I (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dibbleville Business District II (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fenton.

Regarding Fenton House. The marker is titled "Fenton House", but this building is now the Fenton Hotel. Fenton House is now the name of a restaurant about 1/2 mile south on South Leroy Street.

Also see . . . Fenton Hotel. A history of the Fenton Hotel on the hotel's website. (Submitted on May 22, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Fenton House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., May 18, 2016

2. Fenton House Marker

Fenton Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., May 18, 2016

3. Fenton Hotel and Marker

The Fenton House marker is between the two windows to the left of the corner entrance.

Photographed By Joel S., May 18, 2016

4. Fenton House Marker

View from the south.

Fenton House - Updated photo showing new outdoor seating area and new paint job. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John Garman, June 23, 2019

5. Fenton House - Updated photo showing new outdoor seating area and new paint job.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 24, 2019. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on June 24, 2019.