Historical Markers and War Memorials in Blissfield, Michigan
Adrian is the county seat for Lenawee County
Blissfield is in Lenawee County
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Located on the site of a log tavern
constructed around 1839, this three-
story brick hotel with semi-circular
windows was built in 1875, fifty-one
years after Blissfield was settled.
William Drew built this structure
and named it Drews Hotel. . . . — — Map (db m165589) HM
This 70' flag pole is dedicated to the men and women who have served our country and given their lives for the freedom of their fellow Americans.
This memorial was made possible by the generous contributions of the following to fly our nations flag . . . — — Map (db m187563) WM
This Greek Revival mansion
was built in 1851
for David Carpenter,
one of Lenawee County's most
prominent early residents.
Born in New York State,
he moved to Blissfield in
1838, and became a wealthy
farmer and merchant. After his
death in . . . — — Map (db m161197) HM
[Front Side of Marker]
The first railroad operated west of the Alleghenies, the Erie and Kalamazoo, was chartered on April 22, 1833 to connect Port Lawrence (later named Toledo) with the Kalamazoo River via Adrian. A horse-drawn car made . . . — — Map (db m27807) HM
[Front side of Marker]:Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road
The first railway in the Northwest Territory, the Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road linked the east coast with the Michigan Territory and points westward. The E&K was chartered on April . . . — — Map (db m27804) HM
The F-105G, serial number 82-4425 was manufactured by Republic at Farmingdale,
NY and entered the USAF inventory on January 16, 1964. Below are this aircraft's
unit assignments, as we interpret its records:
Jan 64 to 4th Tactical Fighter Wing . . . — — Map (db m160622) WM
This church was organized
in 1829, one of the oldest
Presbyterian groups in the
state. The sanctuary, com-
pleted in l1849, is largely
the work of the Rev. John
Monteith, who preached here
1845-1855. A graduate of
Princeton Seminary, he . . . — — Map (db m165591) HM
In 1883, Blissfield banker Hiram D. Ellis (1826-1900)
built this house. The bracketed cornice, hip roof and
bay window reflect the influence of Italianate architecture; the classical porch
probably was added in the early twentieth . . . — — Map (db m165593) HM
Given to the Village of Blissfield, through
the will of Martha Schultz, by Frederick Schultz
(Deceased, 1948) and Martha Schultz (Deceased, 1950)
In memory of Harold W. and Erma Schultz Holmes, and their son, Frederick, All of whom were lost . . . — — Map (db m187565) HM
This limestone cross and base
were part of the reconstruction
of St. Peter The Apostle in 1927.
Total weight of the cross and base
is over 5500 pounds. Due to aging
of the bell tower structure, they were
removed and placed in front of . . . — — Map (db m187564) HM
To commemorate the service
of all men and women of the
community and of those
who gave their lives for
their country in all wars — — Map (db m160621) WM
