George W. Lee House
N 42° 36.275 W 083° 55.944
17T E 259449 N 4721075
Located on Walnut St. sort of blocked by some tree branches. You're good to park on the street if you chose not to walk from Downtown Howell.
Waymark Code: WMJWXX
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2014
Views: 5
This c. 1846 Greek Revival house, among Howell's oldest, was the home to prominent citizen George W. Lee (1812-1882). Lee moved from New York State to Michigan in 1836. A bussinessman and public servant, Lee helped establish the Republican Party in 1854 and started the county's first newspaper, the Livingston Republican, in 1855. We was appointed quartermaster for Michigan during the Civil War,and later served as Indian Agent for the State.
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This c. 1846 Greek Revival house, among Howell's oldest, was the home to prominent citizen George W. Lee (1812-1882). Lee moved from New York State to Michigan in 1836. A bussinessman and public servant, Lee helped establish the Republican Party in 1854 and started the county's first newspaper, the Livingston Republican, in 1855. We was appointed quartermaster for Michigan during the Civil War,and later served as Indian Agent for the State.
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: L2178
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
website: Not listed
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