Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grand Traverse County Courthouse
Registered Michigan Historic Site
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2016
1. Grand Traverse County Courthouse Marker
Grand Traverse County was officially organized in 1851. Its first courthouse and jail were built in 1854 for $600 on land donated by the lumbering firm Hannah, Lay and Company. The courthouse, a wooden structure, burned in 1862. The county used rented quarters until 1900. In 1898 the county accepted plans for the present brick and stone structure submitted by architects Rush, Bowman and Rush of Grand Rapids. The building, placed on the site of the original courthouse, was completed in 1900 at a cost of $35,665. In 1975, after an intensive campaign led by County Historical Society President Jennie Arnold, citizens voted to remodel the building. The renovation was completed at a cost of $1.7 million, and the structure was rededicated on July 4, 1981.
Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L0297.)
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 date for this entry is July 4, 1981.
Location. 44° 45.697′ N, 85° 36.994′ W. Marker is in Traverse City, Michigan, in Grand Traverse County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Sabine Parrott Rifle (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Beth El (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Park Place Hotel (about 500 feet away); Central United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Ladies Library Association / Ladies Library Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Traverse City.
Also see . . . 86th District Court: Antrim, Grand Traverse & Leelanau Counties. Website homepage (Submitted on September 26, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2016
2. Grand Traverse County Courthouse and Marker
Traverse Area Historical Society website entry
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Photographed By Orson W. Peck, 1905
3. Court House, Traverse City, Mich.
The court house as it appeared more than a century ago....
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2016
4. Grand Traverse County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 26, 2016. 4. submitted on September 26, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
