– Apr 28, 2008
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| MI-01-01 | Alcona | Harrisville | ? | In Harrisville. At 478 S Huron Rd (Route 23). Octagon house, currently used as beauty shop. | |||
| MI-01-02 | Harrisville | ? | Octagon picnic pavilion located at the Marina. | ||||
| MI-02-01 | Alger | Grand Marais | 1926 | 07-2005 | N46 40.25 W85 59.09 | In Grand Marais. At the NE corner of Lake Av. (MI77) & Randolph St. Now painted brown. Pickle Barrel House, true round, 2-story. Restored 2005. | |
| MI-02-02 | Au Train | 07-2007 | N46 27.23 W86 53.32 | WNW of Au Train, Onota Township. MI28 W. (curves N.) 3.3 miles from jct with Arbutus St. on the N. side of Au Train to the house on the E. side of the road. Brown Day, octagon house, 2 story, unpainted horizontal siding, no cupola. | |||
| MI-03-01 | Allegan | Douglas | 06-2005 | N42 38.53 W86 12.23 | In Douglas. 68th St. (Blue Star Hwy) N. 1.3 miles from jct with I196 exit 36 on the S. side of Douglas, E. on Randolph 0.25 miles to the house on the N. side of the road at 90 Mixer St. at the NW corner of Randolph & Mixer Sts. McDonald-Wheeler, octagon house, tan horizontal siding, 2 story, flat roof, tall windowed cupola, porch around 5 sides, excellent condition. | ||
| MI-03-02 | Burnips | GONE | Not used. Was same as MI-70-06. | ||||
| MI-03-03 | Burnips | 12-2001 | N42 43.33 W85 53.42 | SW of Burnips. 142nd St. W. 2.5 miles from jct with CR37 0.5 miles S. of Burnips, S. on 35th St. 0.15 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 4180 35th St. Octagon, white horizontal siding, 4 dormers, excellent condition. Also an octagon "windmill" for a garage. | |||
| MI-03-04 | South Haven | 38' | 1872 | 12-2005 | N42 25.62 W86 15.76 | N. of South Haven (Van Buren County), Casco Township. I196 N. 1.6 miles from jct with Bus.I196 exit 20 in South Haven, W. on Northshore Dr. (I196 exit 22) 0.5 miles, N. into the North Shore Condominiums entrance at 7371 (number not visible from road), drive to the back of the condo complex to the house. Clark Marvin Sheffer, octagon house, 2-story, large windowed cupola, restored in the 1980s. [www.robforrest.com/sheffer/picts-pages/octagon.html] | |
| MI-03-05 | Saugatuck | 05-2006 | N42 39.75 W86 12.95 | In Oval Beach Park NW of Saugatuck, Saugatuck Township. Perryman St. W. 0.6 miles from jct with Park St. on the W. side of Saugatuck (on the W. side of the Kalazamoo River) N. on Oval Dr. 0.1 miles to the bldg. Concession stand / bathrooms, hexagon bldg, small louvered cupola. Admission. | |||
| MI-08-01 | Barry | Nashville | 85' | 1910s | 12-2001 | N42 36.19 W85 08.32 | W. of Nashville. MI79 W. 2.4 miles from jct with MI66 in Nashville to the barn on the S. side of the road. Tobias, 12 sided, red vertical siding, no cupola, shiny 2-pitch roof with at least 2 small dormers (maybe 4) at the hip, good condition. |
| MI-08-02 | Hastings | 12-2006 | N42 38.54 W85 17.27 | In Hastings. E Clinton St., W. 0.25 miles from jct with MI37 in Hastings N. on Jefferson St. 0.05 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 804. Dave McIntire, octagon, 2 story, blue horizontal siding, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-08-03 | Hickory Corners | 08-2004 | N42 26.51 W85 25.37 | W. of Hickory Corners, Barry Township. Hickory Rd. W. 2.4 miles from jct with Kellogg School Rd. in Hickory Corners to the bldg. at 6865. Gilmore car museum, octagon bldg, red vertical siding, rectangular windowed clerestory, small octagon louvered cupola, excellent condition. [www.gilmorecarmuseum.org] | |||
| MI-08-04 | Nashville | 12-2006 | N42 34.17 W85 05.13 | At Mari Way Park S. of Nashville, Maple Grove Township. MI66/79 S. 2.3 miles from jct with MI79 in Nashville, E. on MI79 0.5 miles to the bridge on the N. side of the road at 10401. Mari Way Park Cabin, octagon. | |||
| MI-09-01 | Bay | Bay City | 05-2005 | N43 35.91 W83 53.39 | At Delta College in Bay City. MI84 (Washington Av.) N. 2 blocks (0.15 miles) from jct with Bus.I75 in Bay City, W. on Center Av. 2 blocks to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 101. Planetarium, true round bldg, cone, red, orange, yellow vertical siding, silver ring at the top. | ||
| MI-11-01 | Berrien | Baroda | 63' | 1911 | 12-2001 | N41 55.28 W86 27.22 | SE of Baroda, Oronoko Charter Township. Hills Rd. SE 2.9 miles from jct with 1st St. in Baroda, E. up the Winery lane 0.25 miles to the barn at 10981 Hills Road. Moved from Newcastle Township, Fulton County, IN (IN-25-07) to become part of Heart of the Vineyard Winery in 1997. Round, white vertical siding, windowed cupola, 3-pitch conical roof, excellent condition. |
| MI-11-02 | New Buffalo | 12-2001 | N41 48.43 W86 44.21 | NNE of New Buffalo. N Whittaker N. 0.5 miles from jct with US12 in New Buffalo, continue around the corner to the E. on Marquette 0.7 miles to the house on the N. side of the road. Appears round, but many short straight sections. 2 round buildings connected by a straight section. Looks like dumbbells. Conical roof, stone foundation, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-11-03 | Buchanan | Gone | GONE | Octagon house has been torn down. | |||
| MI-11-04 | Niles | 12-2004 | N41 49.75 W86 15.11 | In Niles. US12 E. 0.1 miles from jct with MI51 (5th St.) to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 620. Public Library, 12 sided, flat roof, no cupola. [www.nileslibrary.com] | |||
| MI-11-05 | Union Pier | 05-2007 | N41 49.69 W86 40.92 | E. of Union Pier, Chikaming Township. Union Pier Rd. W. 0.4 miles from jct with I94 exit 6 W. of Union Pier to the house on the N. side of the road. Octagon (stretched) house, white horizontal siding, no cupola. | |||
| MI-11-06 | Buchanan | 05-2007 | N41 49.62 W86 23.23 | W. of Buchanan, Buchanan Township. Front St. W. 1.4 miles from jct with Main St. in Buchanan to the house on the S. side of the road at 2908. Octagon (double) house, brown vertical siding. | |||
| MI-11-07 | St. Joseph | 150' | 05-2007 | N42 03.51 W86 27.85 | SSE of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Charter Township, Berrien County, MI. Niles Rd. NW 0.3 miles from jct with I94 exit 27 SSE of St. Joseph, SW (left) on the church drive 0.4 miles to the church. First Assembly of God Global Outreach Center, octagon church. | ||
| MI-13-01 | Calhoun | Marshall | 50' | 12-2001 | N42 15.93 W84 57.09 | In the Calhoun County fairgrounds in Marshall. Marshall St. S. 0.4 miles from jct with Bus.I94 in Marshall, E. on Fair 0.25 miles, S. 100' into the fairgrounds, W. 0.1 miles in the fairgrounds to the barn. Octagon barn, white vertical siding, closed cupola, sectional cone roof, 4 rectangular wings, good condition. | |
| MI-13-02 | Athens | 12-2001 | N42 05.32 W85 14.04 | In Athens. Burr Oak E. 0.1 miles from jct with MI66 in Athens to the house on the S. side of the road at the SE corner of Burr Oak and Avenue A. Symons, octagon house, white horizontal siding, small louvered cupola, 2-pitch segmented roof, several additions spoil the octagon, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-13-03 | Battle Creek | 12-2001 | N42 19.56 W85 10.80 | In Battle Creek. MI66 N. 0.05 miles from jct with Bus.I94 in Battle Creek, W. on Capital Av. 1 block, N. on North St. 0.3 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 159 North Av. Octagon house, tan painted brick w/red trim, 2 story, flat roof, windowed cupola, 4 dormers, apartments, very good condition. | |||
| MI-13-04 | Battle Creek | Gone | GONE | Octagon house has been torn down. | |||
| MI-13-05 | Battle Creek | Gone | GONE | Octagon house at Mott & Marshall Sts. has been torn down. | |||
| MI-13-06 | Homer | c1852 | 45' | 07-2007 | N42 09.84 W84 47.37 | NE of Homer, Albion Township. Webster St. (becomes 25 ½ Mile Rd.) N. 0.9 miles from jct with MI60/99 (Leigh St.) in Homer, E. on L Dr. S 0.7 miles, N. on 26 Mile Rd. 0.3 miles to the house on the E. side of the road at 6284. Brockway, octagon house, 2 story, brick. Built by Mike Brockway's grandfather. A Century Farm. | |
| MI-13-07 | Tekonsha | 32' | 1909 | 12-2001 | N42 11.14 W84 57.80 | N. of Tekonsha, Eckford Township. Old US27 NNE 3.9 miles from jct with MI60 just N. of Tekonsha, continue N. on 17 Mile Rd. 1.8 miles, W. (curves SW) on Perrett Rd. 0.1 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 110 (on the SE edge of Lyon Lake). Goodrich, octagon house, brown vertical siding, large dormer on the SW & SE, excellent condition. Remodeled in the 1970s. | |
| MI-13-08 | Marshall | 40' | 1856 | 12-2001 | N42 16.21 W84 57.69 | In Marshall. Kalamazoo S. 0.1 miles from jct with Bus.I94 in Marshall, E. on Hanover 0.15 miles, N. on Eagle 100' to the house on the W. side of the road at 216 S Eagle. Pendleton-Alexander, octagon house, tan stucco, 2 story, tall windowed cupola, rectangular addition on the W., very ornate, good condition. | |
| MI-13-09 | Marshall | ? | Octagon garage in the Hanover St. area. [Not found - 12-8-01 - DJT] | ||||
| MI-13-10 | Albion | 40' | 1850s | 07-2007 | N42 14.57 W84 44.83 | At Albion College in Albion. MI99 (Superior St.) S. 0.25 miles from jct with Bus.I94 (Michigan Av.) in Albion, E. on Erie St. 0.3 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 416. McGee-Osbourne, octagon house, no cupola. Odd octagon: long sides are 26' 8", short sides are 5' 8". | |
| MI-13-11 | Marshall | 36' | 1856 | 07-2007 | N42 19.20 W84 59.01 | N. of Marshall. Kalamazoo (or Brewer or Old 27 N) N. 1.7 miles from jct with Bus.I94 in Marshall, W. on G Dr. N. (turns NNW & becomes 16 ½ mile Rd.) 2.0 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 17051. Todd Smith, octagon house, pink stucco, 2 story, no cupola, widows walk, porch around 5 sides, good condition. | |
| MI-13-12 | Battle Creek | 45' | 1856 | 12-2001 | N42 21.86 W85 03.64 | NE of Battle Creek, Convis Township. Emmett St. E. 1.4 miles from jct with MI66 in Battle Creek, N. on McAllister 1.3 miles, E. on Gorsline Rd. 3.0 miles, N. on 12 mile Rd. 1.2 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 20125 12 Mile Rd. Roger Lewis, octagon house, cobble stone, no cupola, 2 story, 2 story rectangular addition on the W., excellent condition. The owner is proud of this house and is cooperative with viewers and photographers. | |
| MI-13-13 | Albion | 1850s | ? | GONE | Octagon house located behind Brooks Foundry at 1712 E Michigan St. 2 story, exterior walls are made of grout and there is a coating of cement plaster over both the exterior and the interior walls. Satler. | ||
| MI-13-14 | Albion | ? | Octagon house at 63 29 ½ Mile Rd. S. of the railroad tracks. (Can't find such a small number address on 29 ½ Mile Rd. - DJT) | ||||
| MI-13-15 | Albion | Gone | GONE | Octagon house on Maple St. about ¼ mile N. of town. Demolished in 1948, and a street named Maple Ridge was run through the property, and a subdivision built. | |||
| MI-13-16 | Albion | Gone | GONE | Octagon house at Michigan & Burr Oak has been torn down. | |||
| MI-13-17 | Battle Creek | 1880 | Gone | GONE | Octagon house at the corner of Bennett & Pittee. (Gone for years - MC - 12-12-05) | ||
| MI-13-18 | Battle Creek | 08-2005 | N42 19.49 W85 11.51 | In Battle Creek. Michigan Av. NW (curves W.) 0.9 miles from jct with I194 (Division St.) in Battle Creek to the church on the N. side of the road at 300. Battle Creek Tabernacle 7th Day Adventist, round church, white dome roof. Formerly Bank One bank building. | |||
| MI-13-19 | Battle Creek | 1906 | 12-2005 | N42 18.30 W85 10.15 | In Battle Creek. Main St. SE 0.9 miles from jct with I94B in Battle Creek to the house on the E. side of the road at 443. NE corner of Main St. and Kingman Av. Doug and Kathy Kidder, Penniman or Castle, octagon house, 2 story, rock, 2 octagons tied together, rectangular attachment. | ||
| MI-13-20 | Marshall | 09-2007 | N42 17.39 W84 57.90 | N. of Marshall, Marshall Township. Old US27 (Brewer St.) S. 0.3 miles from jct with I94 exit 110 N. of Marshall to the church on the W. side of the road. Family Bible Church, hexagon church. | |||
| MI-13-21 | Battle Creek | 12-2007 | N42 17.07 W85 08.12 | SE of Battle Creek, Emmett Township. Beadle Lake Rd. (8 Mile Rd.) S. 0.1 miles from jct with I94 SE of Battle Creek, E. on E Dr. N 1.1 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 8260. Geodesic house, windowed cupola. | |||
| MI-14-01 | Cass | Dowagiac | 11-2005 | N41 56.82 W86 09.52 | SW of Dowagiac. MI51 SW 3.2 miles from jct with MI62 in Dowagiac to the house on the W. side of the road at 58634. Rison, gray poured concrete, flat roof w/castle-like top. Has been refurbished after being damaged by fire. Owned by Michelle Jewell - 3-24-06. | ||
| MI-14-02 | Dowagiac | 38' | 11-2005 | N41 59.16 W86 06.99 | In Dowagiac. MI51/62 W. 0.5 miles from their junction in the center of Dowagiac, N. on N Lowe 1 block to the house on the E. side of the road at 518 Spruce St. Octagon house, white horizontal siding, 2 story, no cupola, porch around 2 sides, excellent condition. | ||
| MI-14-03 | Dowagiac | 12-2001 | N42 03.51 W86 10.73 | NW of Dowagiac. MI51 N. 5.0 miles from jct with MI62 in Dowagiac, W. on MI152 3.7 miles to the house on the N. side of the road. Octagon, basement built into hill, windowed cupola, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-15-01 | Charlevoix | Charlevoix | ? | Mushroom shaped dwelling made of large rubble stone. | |||
| MI-18-01 | Clare | Lake | 07-2005 | N43 50.03 W85 00.38 | S. of Lake. Lake Station Av. S. 1.8 miles from jct with US10 in Lake to the barn on the E. side of the road up a driveway 0.1 miles. 14 sided, unpainted vertical siding, aerator, rusty metal roof, poor condition. Partially collapsed. | ||
| MI-19-01 | Clinton | Fowler | 1868 | Gone | GONE | Round schoolhouse at the SW corner of French & Grange Rds. On the farm of Bernard Vance, Lebanon Township, who went to school there. Burned mid 1980s in a fire started by a neighbor burning trash | |
| MI-19-02 | DeWitt | c40' | mid 1990s | 10-2004 | N42 48.81 W84 31.63 | SE of DeWitt, DeWitt Township. Bus US27 S. 0.3 miles from jct with I69 exit 87 SE of DeWitt, E. on Clark Rd. 0.8 miles to the house on the N. side of the road at 1633 up a curving driveway 150'. Cannot be seen from the road. Bob Clark owner-designer-builder calls his UFO style true round house Light Landing, main living upstairs, office downstairs, round glass tube breezeway to garage. | |
| MI-19-03 | St. Johns | 07-2005 | N42 59.52 W84 33.92 | In St. Johns. Townsend Rd. W. 1.1 miles from jct with Bus.US27 on the SE side of St. Johns to the back parking lot entrance to the school on the N. side of the road. St. Johns High School, 3 12-sided pods & 2 rectangular pods connected to an 18-sided central bldg, brick, central bldg has a 12-sided center dome. | |||
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| MI-21-01 | Delta | ??? | 1891 | ? | ? Octagon, wood on hewn log foundation. | ||
| MI-24-01 | Emmet | Harbor Springs | 1892 | 10-2004 | N45 25.83 W84 59.06 | In Harbor Springs. MI119 (Main St.) E. 0.4 miles from jct with state St. in Harbor Springs to the house on the S. side of the road at 396. Ephraim Shay (inventor of the Shay Steam Engine) hexagon house, central hexagon surrounded by six hexagonal wings. | |
| MI-24-02 | Bay View | 1884 | 10-2006 | N45 23.02 W84 55.94 | In Bay View. Encampment Av. SE 0.1 miles from jct with US31 in Bay View, E. (left at the Y) on Terrace Av. 0.1 miles, S. (right) on Forrest Av. 250', W. (right) on Moss Av. 150' to the house on the N. side of the road at 1859. Octagon house, 2 story, flat roof, large open cupola. Block 19, Lot 9 (1859 or 1875 Moss) (Bay View Association). | ||
| MI-24-03 | Petoskey | 10-2004 | N45 23.55 W84 54.53 | NE of Petoskey, Bear Creek Township. US31 NE 3.4 mile from jct with MI131 in Petoskey, N. on MI119 0.3 miles to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 1581. Indian Hills Gallery, 3 octagon bldgs tied together. | |||
| MI-24-04 | Mackinaw City | 07-2007 | N45 47.14 W84 43.99 | In Mackinaw City. Jamet St. W. 1 block from jct with I75 exit 339 in Mackinaw City, N. on Louvingny St. 2 blocks, E. on Depeyster St. 1 block to the house on the S. side of the road at 109. Baywind Apartments, octagon house, 2 story, tall windowed cupola w/walkway around outside. | |||
| MI-25-01 | Genessee | Goodrich | 45' | 1950 | 07-2007 | N42 58.09 W83 33.22 | NW of Goodrich, Davison Township. MI15 N. 1.7 miles from jct with Hegel Rd. in Goodrich, W. on Perry Rd. 2.5 miles, N. on Irish Rd. 1.9 miles to the barn on the E. side of the road. Goodrich, true round barn, concrete sides, one story, large 2-pitch roof, aerator, small dormer in roof just below pitch line, excellent condition. |
| MI-25-02 | Flint | 05-2007 | N43 01.07 W83 41.52 | In Flint. Saginaw St. N. 0.7 miles from jct with I69 exit 136 in Flint to the blding on the E. side of the road at 303. University Pavilion, octagon bldg, all glass, windowed clerestory, windowed cupola. | |||
| MI-25-03 | Burton | 171' | 1967 | 07-2007 | N43 00.72 W83 37.94 | E. of Flint, Burton, Township. Center Rd. S. 0.15 miles from jct with I96 exit 139 on the E. side of Flint to the church on the E. side of the Rd. at 1225. Faith Tabernacle of Flint, octagon church, brick. | |
| MI-25-04 | Burton | 108' | 1987 | 07-2007 | N43 00.75 W83 37.92 | Same as MI-25-03. Faithway Christian School, octagon, brick. | |
| MI-25-05 | Flint | 07-2007 | N43 03.69 W83 45.54 | NW of Flint, Mount Morris Township. I75 S. 2.5 miles from jct with I475 just NW of Flint, E. on Pierson Rd. 0.15 miles, N. on Dolan Dr. 300' to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Walli's Supper Club, octagon bldg, 2-story, rock, rectangular attachments. | |||
| MI-26-01 | Gladwin | Gladwin | ? | E. of Gladwin on MI61 at farm. Farm store, round, red, 5 sides, S. side of MI61. | |||
| MI-27-01 | Gogebic | Ironwood | 07-2007 | N46 28.53 W90 06.69 | E. of Ironwood, Bessemer Township. US2 E. 3.1 miles from jct with Bus.US2 (Douglas Blvd) in Ironwood to the house on the N. side of the road. Octagonal house, log, windowed clerestory, small cupola. | ||
| MI-28-01 | Grand Traverse | Traverse City | 1918 | 08-2002 | N44 36.42 W85 38.60 | NW of Kingsley. MI113 W. 5.9 miles from jct with CR611 in Kingsley, N. on MI37 1.5 miles, E. on Red School Rd. 0.6 miles to the barn on the N. side of the road. True round, red vertical siding, green 2-pitch roof, louvered cupola, horses on doors, good condition. | |
| MI-28-02 | Kingsley | 02-2005 | N44 35.93 W85 35.46 | WNW of Kingsley, Mayfield Township. MI113 W. 2.4 miles from jct with CR611 (Brownson Av.) in Kingsley, N. on Bancroft Rd. 1.0 miles, W. on Clous Rd. 0.3 miles to the barn on the S. side of the road. True round, faded red vertical siding, 2-pitch conical faded green roof, very small cupola, fair condition. | |||
| MI-28-03 | Acme | ? | Round house at 7377 US31 N. of town. 13 sides, known as the Music House. | ||||
| MI-28-04 | Traverse City | 02-2005 | N44 41.36 W85 39.42 | At Hall's Sports Center S. of Traverse City, Garfield Township. US31/MI37 S. 5.8 miles from jct with MI72 in Traverse City to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Octagon bldg, Hall's Sports Center, tan horizontal siding, louvered cupola. [www.hallssportcenter.com] | |||
| MI-28-05 | Traverse City | 02-2008 | N44 44.80 W85 32.58 | E. of Traverse City, East Bay Township. US31 E. 3.0 miles from jct with MI37 in Traverse City to the house on the N. side of the road. Best seen from the beach. | |||
| MI-29-01 | Gratiot | Ithaca | 90' | 1905 | Gone | --GONE-- N43 15.84 W84 38.50 | SW of Ithaca, Newark Township. Saint Johns St. S. 2.0 miles from jct with US27 in Ithaca, W. on Pierce Rd. 2.1 miles to the barn in the N. side of the road. AL Wasson, true round barn, red horizontal siding, green roof. (Pile of rubble - 7-9-01 - MM, 4-28-04 - RM) |
| MI-29-02 | Ithaca | ? | W. of MI-29-01. W. on Pierce Rd. to Pingree. The barn is 0.25 miles SW of intersection. [Large open field. Nothing. - Not found - MM] | ||||
| MI-29-03 | Alma | 40' | 1860s | 05-2005 | N43 21.19 W84 46.04 | WSW of Alma, Sumner Township. MI46 W. 5.3 miles from jct with US27 just N. of Alma, S. on Bliss Rd. 3.8 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 4223. Anderson, octagon house, 2 story, brick, fair condition. | |
| MI-29-04 | Ithaca | ? | Octagon house on Bliss Rd., ¼ mile NW of MI-29-02. Yellow brick & being restored. | ||||
| MI-30-01 | Hillsdale | Hillsdale | Gone | GONE | 7.8 miles S. of Hillsdale at 911 S. Hillsdale Rd. Bad condition '96. (3-21-01: Gone -DJT) | ||
| MI-30-02 | Jonesville | Gone | GONE | Octagon house in town. 2 story, has been torn down. | |||
| MI-30-03 | Jonesville | 45' | 07-2007 | N41 59.42 W84 38.84 | NE of Jonesville, Fayette Township. US99 NE 0.9 miles from jct with MI99 in Jonesville to the house on the N. side of the road. 12 sided house, 2 story, white horizontal siding on 1st floor, white vertical siding on 2nd floor, flat roof, no cupola. [8-1-07: New owner is Dallas Hawkins. Restored in the 1960s. The house is abandoned and scheduled to be torn down.] | ||
| MI-30-04 | Somerset | 55' | 1976 | 07-2007 | N42 03.12 W84 25.78 | W. of Somerset Center, Somerset Township. US12 W. 0.6 miles from jct with Waldron Rd. in Somerset Center to the house on the S. side of the road at 11561. Round house, modern, brick, flat rood, no cupola, central chimney. | |
| MI-30-05 | Camden | 32' | 1987 | 07-2007 | N41 43.41 W84 44.20 | SE of Camden, Camden Township. MI49 S. 2.0 miles from jct with Bell St. (Camden Rd.) in Camden, E. on Sampson Rd. 1.1 miles to the barn on the N. side of the road. Octagon barn, red vertical siding, segmented conical roof, windowed cupola with a smaller cupola, excellent condition. | |
| MI-30-06 | Hillsdale | 114' | 1995 | 07-2007 | N41 53.80 W84 37.22 | S. of Hillsdale, Cambria Township. MI99 S. 1.7 miles from jct with Bacon St. in Hillsdale to the church on the W. side of the road at 1645. Pentecostal Church of God, 15 sided church, brick, geodesic roof, pentagon windowed cupola. | |
| MI-30-07 | Camden | 45' | 1999 | 07-2007 | N41 43.60 W84 39.18 | SE of Camden, Amboy Township. MI49 S. 2.0 miles from jct with Camden Rd. in Camden, E. on Sampson Rd. 5.5 miles, N. on Woodbridge Rd. 0.2 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 13591. Octagon house, 3 story, white horizontal siding, windowed clerestory, windowed cupola w/weather vane. Garage with 1st story. | |
| MI-30-08 | Camden | 31' | 1992 | 07-2007 | N41 46.24 W84 44.91 | N. of Camden, Camden Township. MI49 N. 1.5 miles from jct with Camden Rd. in Camden to the garage on the W. side of the road. Octagon garage, white vertical siding, no cupola. | |
| MI-30-09 | Camden | 08-2005 | --GONE-- N41 43.41 W84 39.05 | SE of Camden, Amboy Township. MI49 S. 2.0 miles from jct with Camden Rd. in Camden, E. on Sampson Rd. 5.5 miles S. side of the road at 14071. Round house, white dome. (7-20-07: Gone - JS) | |||
| MI-30-10 | Allen | 10' | 1973 | 07-2007 | N41 57.25 W84 46.85 | At Preston's Antique Gaslight Village W. of Allen, Allen Township. US12 (Chicago Rd.) W. 0.7 miles from jct with MI49 (Railroad St.) in Allen to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 8651. | |
| MI-31-01 | Houghton | Portage | In Portage. 217 Romence Rd. Ritter's Frozen Custard, 16-sided bldg, no cupola. (N42 12.90 W85 35.48) | ||||
| MI-32-01 | Huron | Kinde | 07-2001 | N43 53.63 W82 53.25 | SE of Kinde. E Kinde Rd. (Main St.) E. 6.0 miles from jct with MI53 just W. of Kinde, S. on Verona Rd. 3.4 miles to the barn on the W. side of the road. Octagon barn, red vertical siding, cupola, sectional conical roof, large rectangular addition on one side, excellent condition. | ||
| MI-32-02 | Sand Point | 04-2005 | N43 55.00 W83 24.08 | In Sand Point WSW of Caseville, Caseville Township. MI25 (Main St. - becomes Port Austin Rd.) SW 2.8 miles from jct with Michigan St. in Caseville, W. on Crescent Beach Rd. 4.0 miles, SW (left - curves NW, N., & NE) on Sunset Blvd 0.7 miles (to end) to the bldg. Hammond lighthouse, round bldg. | |||
| MI-33-01 | Ingham | Haslett | 10-2004 | N42 45.24 W84 20.22 | E. of Haslett, Williamstown Township. Haslett Rd. E. 3.2 miles from jct with Marsh Rd. in Haslett, N. on Shoeman Rd. 0.6 miles to the barn on the E. side of the road at 5820 Shoeman Rd. Shoeman Road Family Farm. 12-sided barn with a large rectangular barn attached, white vertical siding, windowed cupola. They invite you to visit. [http://www.horselessons.com] | ||
| MI-33-02 | Dansville | 39' | 1863 | 10-2004 | N42 33.36 W84 18.12 | In Dansville. MI36 E. 250' from jct with Jackson St. in Dansville to the house on the N. side of the road at 1397. Octagon house, 2 story, flat roof, windowed cupola, built by Dr. D.J. Weston. | |
| MI-33-03 | Mason | 1970 | 07-2005 | N42 31.52 W84 30.07 | SW of Mason, Aurelius Township. US127 S. 3.1 miles from jct with Kipp Rd. on the S. side of Mason, W. on Barnes Rd. 3.0 miles to the house at the NE corner of Barns & Edgar Rds. Hexagon house, 1 story. | ||
| MI-33-04 | Lansing | 2002 | 07-2005 | N42 40.00 W84 31.50 | In Lansing. Pennsylvania Av. N. 0.25 miles from jct with I96 exit 104 on the S. side of Lansing, E. on Miller Rd. 0.75 miles (to T), S. on Aurelius Rd. 0.2 miles to the church on the W. side of the road at 6300. South Lansing Christian Church, octagon church. | ||
| MI-33-05 | Lansing | 12-2006 | N42 45.47 W84 32.58 | In Lansing. Larch St. N. 1.0 miles from jct with Oakland Av. (Bus.I69) in Lansing, E. on Thomas St. 100' to the restaurant on the S. side of the road at 600. Chen's Chinese restaurant, true round bldg, dome roof. | |||
| MI-33-06 | Lansing | 12-2006 | N42 43.58 W84 28.08 | At Michigan State University in Lansing. Towbridge Rd. E. 0.5 miles from jct with I496 exit 9 in Lansing, N. on Harrison Rd. 0.4 miles, E. on Shaw Ln. 1.3 miles to the bldg on the N. side of the road. McDonel Hall, 16 sides, 2 story, flat roof. | |||
| MI-33-07 | Lansing | 12-2006 | N42 43.46 W84 29.41 | At Michigan State University in Lansing. Towbridge Rd. E. 0.5 miles from jct with I496 exit 9 in Lansing, N. on Harrison Rd. 200', E. on Stadium Rd. 0.2 miles, N. on Birch Rd. 0.3 miles to the bldg on the E. side of the road. Wonders Hall, 16 sides, 2 story, flat roof. | |||
| MI-33-08 | Lansing | 12-2006 | N42 43.37 W84 29.34 | At Michigan State University in Lansing. Towbridge Rd. E. 0.5 miles from jct with I496 exit 9 in Lansing, N. on Harrison Rd. 200', E. on Stadium Rd. 0.25 miles to the bldg on the N. side of the road. Wilson Halls Center, octagon, 2 story, flat roof. | |||
| MI-33-09 | Lansing | 12-2006 | N42 43.39 W84 29.35 | At Michigan State University in Lansing. Towbridge Rd. E. 0.5 miles from jct with I496 exit 9 in Lansing, N. on Harrison Rd. 200', E. on Stadium Rd. 0.25 miles to the bldg on the N. side of the road. Bldg is the W. bldg N. of MN-33-08. Microcomputer Lab, octagon, flat roof. | |||
| MI-33-10 | Lansing | 12-2006 | N42 43.39 W84 29.33 | At Michigan State University in Lansing. Towbridge Rd. E. 0.5 miles from jct with I496 exit 9 in Lansing, N. on Harrison Rd. 200', E. on Stadium Rd. 0.25 miles to the bldg on the N. side of the road. Bldg is the E. bldg N. of MN-33-08. C102 Auditorium, octagon, flat roof. | |||
| MI-33-11 | Lansing | 12-2006 | N42 43.69 W84 29.55 | MI-33-11) at Michigan State University in Lansing, Ingham County, MI. Towbridge Rd. E. 0.5 miles from jct with I496 exit 9 in Lansing, N. on Harrison Rd. 200', E. on Stadium Rd. 0.2 miles, N. on Birch Rd. 0.6 miles to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Jack Breslin Student Events Center, oval, flat roof. | |||
| MI-33-12 | East Lansing | 67' | 1956 | 07-2007 | N42 44.17 W84 27.76 | In East Lansing. MI43 (Grand River Av.) SE 2.3 miles from jct with I69B (Saginaw St.) in East Lansing, N. on Hagadorn Rd. 0.5 miles to the church on the W. side of the road at 469. Edgewood United Church, hexagon. | |
| MI-33-13 | Leslie | 08-2007 | N42 27.63 W84 26.49 | NW of Leslie, Leslie Township, Ingham County, MI. Hull Rd. N. 0.7 miles from jct with Bellvue Rd. on the W. side of Leslie to the school on the E. side of the road. Leslie High School, octagon bldg, no cupola. Octagon center section of the main administrative building. | |||
| MI-34-01 | Ionia | Belding | 12-2005 | N43 05.26 W85 15.78 | W. of Belding, Otisco Township. MI44 W. 0.1 miles from jct with MI91 on the W. edge of Belding, S. on Whites Bridge Rd. (at Crooks Corners) 0.05 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 6979. Octagon house, 2 story, stucco, yellow with brown shutters. | ||
| MI-34-02 | Saranac | 30' | 1850s | 11-2004 | N42 55.86 W85 12.54 | In Saranac. Main St. E. 0.25 miles from jct with Bridge St. in Saranac to the house on the S. side of the road at 168. Octagon house, 1 story, white horizontal siding w/red trim, central chimney, rectangular addition. | |
| MI-34-03 | Portland | 07-2006 | N42 48.80 W84 50.80 | SE of Portland, Danby Township. Grand River Av. SE 3.6 miles from jct with I96 exit 77 on the SE side of Portland, S. on Clintonia Rd. 0.5 miles, W. on McCrumb Rd. 0.5 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 11464. Octagon house, tan horizontal siding. [www.mcmillenandhusband.com] | |||
| MI-37-01 | Isabella | Weidman | 12-2001 | N43 41.12 W84 53.34 | E. of Weidman. W Weidman Rd. E. 4.5 miles from jct with N School Rd. in Weidman, N. on N Vandecar Rd. 0.1 miles to the barn on the W. side of the road at 3079 N Vandecar Rd. Woodyvale, Rich J. Stevens, Holsteins, round horizontal siding, very small cupola, green dome roof, barn is listing, fair condition. | ||
| MI-37-02 | Weidman | 12-2001 | --GONE-- N43 39.66 W85 02.39 | SW of Weidman. W Weidman Rd. W. 1.6 miles from jct with N School Rd. in Weidman, SSW on N Rolland Rd. 1.6 miles, W. on W Drew Rd. 1.0 miles to the barn on the S. side of the road. Octagon, red vertical siding, no cupola, sectional arched roof, small dormer on entrance side, rectangular addition opposite entrance, fair condition. Leveled by a tornado summer 2004. | |||
| MI-37-03 | Beal City | ? | GONE | Round barn. From Beal City: 1 mile north, 1 mile east, and 0.5 miles north on the W. (This would put it about 0.5 miles north of MI-37-01. - DJT) [Wide open fields. Nothing is there. Either it is gone or it is the same barn as MI-37-01, or bad directions. - Not found - MM] | |||
| MI-37-04 | Herrick | ? | Unusual log (?octagon?) barn. On Mission Rd. 2.5 miles from town. (Search area: N43° 46.72, W84° 46.04. I drove Mission Rd. 2 times - Nothing. But Mission Rd. is 3 miles from Herrick. May be bad instructions. - Not found - MM) | ||||
| MI-38-01 | Jackson | Spring Arbor | Gone | GONE | Octagon house & octagon barn were on Spring Arbor Rd. (MI60). Both have been demolished. | ||
| MI-38-02 | Parma | 56' | 1852 | 07-2007 | N42 19.98 W84 37.25 | N. of Parma, Parma Township. Parma Rd. N. 3.1 miles from jct with I94 exit 130 just N. of Parma, W. on Deveraux Rd. 1.0 miles, N. on Brown Rd. 1.4 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 6770. Brownhurst, 2 story, walls 15" thick, tall windowed cupola, central chimney, owned by Scott Minniear (Brown's Antique Apple Farm). | |
| MI-38-03 | Concord | Gone | GONE | Octagon barn. North side of M-60 between Concord and Jackson. Wood, with cupola. | |||
| MI-38-04 | Concord | ? | GONE | Octagon house. On MI60, west of Concord. One story, altered to square by filling in corners. Need to confirm. (Not found 7-21-07 - MC) | |||
| MI-38-05 | Rives Junction | 89' | 1976 | 07-2007 | N42 22.78 W84 26.35 | SE of Rives Junction, Rives Township. Rives Eaton Rd. SE 0.6 miles from jct with Main St. on the E. side of Rives Junction, E. on Berry Rd. 0.5 miles to the church on the N. side of the road at 2800. Rives Baptist Church, hexagon church, brown vertical siding & brick, no cupola. | |
| MI-38-06 | Rives Junction | 04-2005 | N42 20.50 W84 32.57 | SW of Rives Junction, Tompkins Township. Wood Rd. W. 1.5 miles from jct with Railroad St. in Rives Junction, S. on Dixon Rd. 2.5 miles, W. on Mccrum Rd. 0.9 miles, continue W. on MI50 0.1 miles, S. on Wilson Rd. 0.5 miles, W. on Lincoln Rd. 1.6 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 7498. Geodesic house. | |||
| MI-38-07 | Rives Junction | 04-2005 | N42 21.38 W84 32.75 | SW of Rives Junction, Tompkins Township. Wood Rd. W. 1.5 miles from jct with Railroad St. in Rives Junction, S. on Dixon Rd. 1.0 miles, W. on Maple Lane Rd. 2.4 miles, N. (curves W.) on Woodard Rd. 0.3 miles, S. on Minard Rd. 1.2 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 8662. Geodesic house. | |||
| MI-38-08 | Rives Junction | 20' | 07-2007 | N42 23.42 W84 27.76 | N. of Rives Junction, Rives Township. Railroad St. N. 0.3 miles from jct with Wood Rd. in Rives Junction to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 335. Rives Junction Banquet Facility, 2 octagon pods. | ||
| MI-38-09 | Parma | 05-2007 | N42 15.42 W84 34.82 | E. of Parma, Sandstone Township. Michigan Av. E. 1.0 miles from jct with Union St. in Parma to the bldg on the N. side of the road. | |||
| MI-38-10 | Jackson | 310' | 1963 | 07-2007 | N42 13.22 W84 25.31 | In Jackson. 4th St. S. 1.9 miles from jct with Michigan Av. (Bus.I94) in Jackson to the school on the W. side of the road at 2400. True round school, brick, dome roof. | |
| MI-38-11 | Jackson | 14' | c1950 | 08-2007 | N42 17.91 W84 23.56 | N. of Jackson, Blackman Township. MI106 (Cooper St.) N. 2.0 miles from jct with I94 exit 139 on the N. side of Jackson to the Jackson Maximum Facility on the E. side of the road. Guard tower, octagon bldg. | |
| MI-38-12 | Hanover | 15' | 1997 | 08-2007 | N42 05.81 W84 28.67 | A the Horton Marina E. of Hanover, Liberty Township. Hanover Rd. E. 3.9 miles from jct with Jackson St. in Hanover to the bldg on the south side of the road. | |
| MI-38-13 | Rives Junction | 34' | 1992 | 08-2007 | N42 24.72 W84 27.84 | N. of Rives Junction, Rives Township. Berry Rd. W. 0.7 miles from jct with US127 SE of Rives Junction, N. on Churchill Rd. 2.3 miles, W. in Territorial Rd. 1.1 miles to the house on the N. side of the road at 4000. Geodesic house. | |
| MI-38-14 | Jackson | 198' | 1968 | 07-2007 | N42 13.38 W84 27.45 | W. of Jackson, Summit Township. Robinson Rd. S. 2.0 miles from jct with Bus.I94 just W. of Jackson, E. on Spring Arbor Rd. 0.2 miles to the school on the S. side of the road at 3843. Lumen Christi Catholic High School gymnasium/sports dome (holds 4 full-sized basketball courts inside), true round bldg. | |
| MI-38-15 | Jackson | 08-2007 | N42 17.76 W84 23.53 | N. of Jackson, Blackman Township. MI106 (Cooper St.) N. 2.0 miles from jct with I94 exit 139 on the N. side of Jackson to the Jackson Maximum Facility on the E. side of the road. Central cell block, octagon bldg, windowed cupola. | |||
| MI-38-16 | Rives Junction | 08-2007 | N42 22.95 W84 25.81 | ESE of Rives Junction, Rives Township. Rives Eaton Rd. SE 0.6 miles from jct with Main St. on the E. side of Rives Junction, E. on Berry Rd. 0.8 miles, N. on Somerville Rd. 0.3 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 10380. Octagon house, 2 story, tan vertical siding, porch encircles main floor, no cupola. | |||
| MI-38-17 | Jackson | 1968 | 02-2008 | N42 12.88 W84 24.97 | In Ella Sharp Park in Jackson. 4th St. S. 2.1 miles from jct with Bus.I94 (Michigan Av.) in Jackson, E. on Hickory Av. 0.15 miles, S. on Oakwood Dr. 0.15 miles to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 3328. Peter F. Hurst Planetarium, octagon bldg, no cupola. | ||
| MI-38-18 | Jackson | 02-2008 | N42 12.87 W84 25.03 | At Mildred I Baldwin Center in Ella Sharp Park in Jackson. 4th St. S. 2.1 miles from jct with Bus.I94 (Michigan Av.) in Jackson, E. on Hickory Av. 0.15 miles, S. on Oakwood Dr. 0.2 miles, W. 250' to parking lot & the bldg. Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History, octagon bldg, no cupola. | |||
| MI-39-01 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo | 1853 | 12-2005 | N42 16.93 W85 35.34 | In Kalamazoo. Westnedge Av. S. 0.6 miles from jct with east bound I94B (Michigan Av.) in Kalamazoo to the house on the E. side of the road at 925. Sits back from the street and is hard to see. Potter, octagon house, brick & stone, 1 story, flat roof, large windowed cupola. | |
| MI-39-02 | Kalamazoo | 1856 | 12-2005 | N42 17.11 W85 35.09 | In Kalamazoo. Rose St. S. 0.4 miles from jct with east bound I94B (Michigan Av.) in Kalamazoo to the house on the W. side of the road at 628. At the NW corner of S Rose St. and W Dutton St. Clapham, octagon house, 2 story, white horizontal siding, no cupola. | ||
| MI-39-03 | Kalamazoo | Gone | GONE | Octagon house on Douglas St. It has been demolished. | |||
| MI-39-04 | Plainwell | 12-2005 | N42 24.81 W85 37.33 | SE of Plainwell (Allegan County), Cooper Township. Main St S. 0.5 miles from jct with MI89 (Bridge St.) in Plainwell, continue S. on 10th St. (changes to Douglas Av. at the county line) 1.9 miles, W. on AB Av. 150' to the house on the N. side of the road at 2630. Octagon house and garage, tan horizontal siding, windowed cupola with tall sculpted roof. | |||
| MI-39-05 | Kalamazoo | 11-2005 | N42 14.03 W85 36.03 | In Portage. Westnedge Av. S. 0.2 miles from jct with I94 exit 76 in Portage, W. on Idaho Av. 0.6 miles to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 1000. Portage Northern High School gymnasium, round bldg, brick, dome roof. | |||
| MI-39-06 | Kalamazoo | 05-2007 | N42 17.37 W85 35.06 | In Kalamazoo. Rose St. S. 0.15 miles (2 blocks) from jct with Bus.I94 (Michigan Av.) in Kalamazoo to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 315. Kalamazoo Public Library, true round bldg. | |||
| MI-39-07 | Kalamazoo | 05-2007 | N42 17.59 W85 35.01 | In Kalamazoo. Rose St. N. 1 ½ blocks from jct with Bus.I94 (Michigan Av.) in Kalamazoo to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 230. Kalamazoo Valley Museum, true round bldg. | |||
| MI-39-08 | Kalamazoo | 05-2007 | N42 17.52 W85 35.02 | In Kalamazoo. At the NW corner of W Michigan Av. (Bus.I94) & Burdick St. at 100 W Michigan Av. Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, round bldgs. | |||
| MI-39-09 | Kalamazoo | 12-2007 | N42 17.69 W85 34.72 | In Kalamazoo. At the NW corner of Porter St. and E. Kalamazoo Av. at 355 E. Kalamazoo Av. Bell's General Store, octagon bldg, 2 story. | |||
| MI-41-01 | Kent | Alto | 64' x 66' | 1907 | 11-2004 | N42 47.87 W85 22.30 | S. of Alto. MI50 S. 4.0 miles from jct with 60th St. 0.5 miles E. of Alto, W. on 92nd St. 0.15 miles to the barn on the S. side of the road at 11904 92nd St. SE. Owner is not receptive to people photographing his barn. Has a dog that will bite. S.M.Boulard, true round barn, red horizontal siding, louvered cupola, metal 2-pitch roof, 16'x65' central silo, rectangular addition on the E., very good condition. |
| MI-41-02 | Lincoln Lake | ? | On Fargo Rd between Lincoln Lake & Podunk Rd. [I drove it. Nothing there. Not found - MM] (Moved somewhere & restored. - Rick McLaughlin 11-30-04) | ||||
| MI-41-03 | Cutlerville | ? | Round stable S. of Cutlerville on CR A45 at Animal Ranch. It can be seen from US131 when the leaves are off the trees. [Search Area N42° 46.18, W85° 39.80. I think I might have missed this one. Woody and hilly area. - Not found - MM] | ||||
| MI-41-04 | Grand Rapids | 1855 | 11-2004 | N42 54.34 W85 34.07 | In Grand Rapids. MI11 W. 1.7 miles from jct with I96 (exit 43) on the SE corner of Grand Rapids, S. on E Paris Av. 0.5 miles to the house on the E. side of the road at 3180 E Paris Av. SE. Bailey (now a counseling center), octagon house, gray stucco, 2 story, no cupola, widows walk, full porch, excellent condition. | ||
| MI-41-05 | Grand Rapids | Gone | GONE | Octagon house at 7 Hastings N.E. It has been demolished. | |||
| MI-41-06 | Grand Rapids | Gone | GONE | Octagon house at 706 Butterworth S.W. It has been demolished. | |||
| MI-41-07 | Lowell | 11-2005 | N42 58.39 W85 21.14 | N. of Lowell, Vergennes Township. Hudson Av. (changes to Lincoln Lake Av.) N. 2.9 miles from jct with MI21 in Lowell to the house on the E. side of the road. Octagon house, 2 story, no cupola. Hidden in the trees. | |||
| MI-41-08 | Grattan | 12-2005 | N43 04.40 W85 20.82 | SE of Grattan, Grattan Township. MI44 (Belding Rd. NE) E. 1.6 miles from jct with Old Belding Rd. on the W. side of Grattan, S. on Lincoln Lake Rd. NE 0.7 miles, E. on 7 Mile Rd. NE 0.3 miles to the house on the N. side of the road at 13027. Octagon house, 2 story, white horizontal siding, stone foundation, flat roof, windowed cupola. | |||
| MI-41-09 | Wyoming | 09-2004 | N42 54.10 W85 41.73 | In Wyoming. 36th St. SW W. 0.9 miles from jct with US131 in Wyoming, N. on Michael Av. SW 0.2 miles to the church on the E. side of the road at 3450 Michael Av. Sunset Church of God, octagon, brick. | |||
| MI-41-10 | Freeport | 11-2005 | N42 48.08 W85 20.14 | In the Tyler Creek Golf Course NNW of Freeport, Bowne Township. Freeport Rd. N. 2.1 miles from jct with State St. (CR446) at the NW corner of Freeport, W. on MI50 0.8 miles, N. into the Tyler Creek Golf Course at 13495. Octagon clubhouse, 2 octagons connected, windowed cupolas. [www.tylercreekgolf.com] | |||
| MI-41-11 | Grand Rapids | N42 53.91 W85 37.56 | In Grand Rapids. 36th St. E. 2.6 miles from jct with US131 exit 80 in Grand Rapids to the church ahead at 3600 Kalamazoo Av. Brookside Christian Reformed Church. [www.brooksidecrc.org] | ||||
| MI-41-12 | Grand Rapids | 11-2005 | N42 54.94 W85 35.06 | In Kentwood. MI37 (Beltline Av.) N. 0.2 miles from jct with MI11 (28th St. SE) in Kentwood to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Verizon Wireless, round bldg, brick. | |||
| MI-41-13 | Grand Rapids | 11-2005 | N42 55.86 W85 35.14 | At Calvin College in Grand Rapids. MI11 (28th St. SE) W. 2.4 miles from jct with I96 exit 43 on the E. side of Grand Rapids, N. on MI37 (E Beltline Av. SE) 1.0 miles, W. on Burton St. 0.2 miles, N. into college campus 0.1 miles, E. (curves N.) on loop road 0.3 miles to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Fine Arts Center, 7-sided bldg, brick. | |||
| MI-41-14 | Grand Rapids | 12-2005 | N42 53.95 W85 39.64 | In Grand Rapids. 36th St. E. 0.9 miles from jct with US131 exit 80 in Grand rapids to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 201. Western Districts Members Credit Union, octagon bldg, brick. | |||
| MI-41-15 | Grand Rapids | 12-2005 | N42 55.74 W85 35.30 | At Calvin College in Grand Rapids. MI11 (28th St. SE) W. 2.4 miles from jct with I96 exit 43 on the E. side of Grand Rapids, N. on MI37 (E Beltline Av. SE) 1.0 miles, W. on Burton St. 0.2 miles, N. into college campus 0.1 miles to the bldg to the NE at 1835 Knollcrest Circle. College Chapel at Calvin College, octagon, brick, tall sculpted roof. | |||
| MI-41-16 | Grand Rapids | 12-2005 | N42 55.85 W85 35.34 | At Calvin College in Grand Rapids. MI11 (28th St. SE) W. 2.4 miles from jct with I96 exit 43 on the E. side of Grand Rapids, N. on MI37 (E Beltline Av. SE) 1.0 miles, W. on Burton St. 0.2 miles, N. into college campus 0.1 miles, continue N. on Knollcrest Circle 0.15 miles to the bldg on the E. side of the road at 1734. Science Building, hexagon, brick. | |||
| MI-42-01 | Keweenaw | Copper Harbor | 07-2007 | N47 28.18 W87 53.15 | In Copper Harbor. 1st St. N. 2 blocks from jct with US41 in Copper Harbor, E. on Brockway Av. 50' to the Bed and Breakfast & restaurant on the N. side of the road 65. Harbor Haus Restaurant B&B, octagon bldg on stilts, small cupola w/owl on top. | ||
| MI-43-01 | Lake | Sauble | ? | S. of Sauble. Hamilton Road, ½ mile south of 3 Mile Road. Octagon house, 1 story, concrete block. | |||
| MI-44-01 | Lapeer | Almont | 32' | 1854 | 07-2007 | N42 55.25 W83 02.54 | In Almont. St. Clair St. E. 0.15 miles from jct with MI53 (Main St.) in St. Clair to the house on the N. side of the road at 231. Frederick Currier, octagon house, 2 story, brick, almost all windows, low pitch roof, large windowed cupola. Four County Community Foundation. 4 small sides 6' 10", 4 large size 22' 9". |
| MI-46-01 | Lenawee | Blissfield | 05-2003 | N41 49.69 W83 56.50 | W. of Blissfield. S Monroe S. (curves W. & becomes E Gorman Rd.) 4.5 miles from jct with US223 in Blissfield, N. on Robb (maybe Scott) 0.2 miles to the barn on the E. side of the road. True round, red vertical siding, no cupola, huge dome roof caved in at the top, poor condition. Hole in the roof has gotten much larger spring 2003. | ||
| MI-46-02 | Adrian | 46' | 07-2007 | N41 53.59 W84 02.30 | In Adrian. Main St. (MI52) SW 1 block from jct with Church St. in Adrian, S. on Winter St. 0.2 miles to the house on the E. side of the road at 523. Octagon house, 2 story, flat roof, cupola, porch around 3 sides. [Maybe a 2nd octagon house in town?] | ||
| MI-46-03 | Hudson | 38' | 1861 | 2001 | N41 51.02 W84 21.30 | In Hudson. MI34 E. 0.35 miles from jct with US127 in Hudson, S. on Church St. 0.3 miles to the house on the W. side of the road at 428 S Church St. Heman Goodrich, octagon house, blue brick, 2 story, no cupola. | |
| MI-46-04 | Adrian | 07-2004 | N41 54.02 W84 01.07 | In the Lenawee County Fairgrounds in Adrian. Maumee St. E. 0.9 miles from jct with MI52 (Main St.) in Adrian, N. on Dean St. 0.1 miles to the fairgrounds. Octagon barn, white vertical siding, no cupola, many rectangular additions. | |||
| MI-46-05 | Adrian | 62' | 1992 | 07-2007 | N41 55.54 W84 05.82 | NW of Adrian, Adrian Township. Wolf Creek Hwy N. 2.0 miles from jct with US223 at the W. edge of Adrian, W. on Hunt Rd. 0.1 miles to the stables & barn on the S. side of the road Wolf Creek Stables, 12-sided barn, bottom half white vertical siding, top half open , louvered cupola. | |
| MI-46-06 | Adrian | 62' | 1992 | 07-2007 | N41 55.52 W84 05.82 | Same as MI-46-05. 12-sided bldg, bottom ? white vertical siding, top ? windows, louvered cupola. | |
| MI-46-07 | Onsted | 39' | 1990 | 07-2007 | N42 01.05 W84 09.69 | NE of Onsted, Cambridge Township. Main St. (Onsted Hwy.) N. 0.7 miles from jct with 3rd St. in Onsted, E. on Stephenson Rd. 1.7 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 8335. 15-sided house, dark brown horizontal siding. | |
| MI-46-08 | Onsted | 26' | 1990 | 07-2007 | N42 01.05 W84 09.68 | Same as MI-46-07. 12-sided garage. | |
| MI-47-01 | Livingston | Howell | 1911 | 07-2001 | N42 34.39 W84 01.84 | SW of Howell. MI155 (becomes Mason Rd.) W. 3.6 miles from jct with Pickney Rd. in Howell, S. on Amos Rd. 0.7 miles, W. (turns S.) on Norton Rd. 1.2 miles, continue S. on Pingree Rd. 0.5 miles, W. on Lange Rd. 0.5 miles, S. on Dutcher Rd. 0.1 miles to the barn on the W. side of the road. [Fm. Fred Beals: "Clay's Clay Works", Ask permission to take photos.] 14 sides, unpainted (was white) vertical siding, 8-sided cupola, 2-pitch roof, fair condition. | |
| MI-47-02 | Pinckney | 07-2001 | N42 28.74 W83 51.96 | ENE of Pinckney. MI36 E. 3.5 miles from jct with Pinckney Rd. (Pearl) in Pinckney, continue NE on Pettysville Rd. 1.1 miles to the house on the E. side of the road at 8268 Kimball Drive. Mr. & Mrs. Leon H. Lentz, round house, stone, octagon cupola, 2-pitch roof, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-47-03 | Hartland | ? | GONE | Octagon barn at Lone Tree Rd. & Hartland Turnpike. (Hartland Township) | |||
| MI-47-04 | Howell | 135' | 2007 | 07-2007 | N42 35.27 W83 52.82 | SE of Howell, Genoa Township. Bus.I96 (Grand River Av.) SE 2.8 miles from jct with MI155 (Michigan Av.) in Howell, S. on Cleary Dr. 300' to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Administration building for Cleary University-Livingston Campus, octagon bldg. (JS, 7-15-07, N42 35.27 W83 52.82) | |
| MI-47-05 | --> MI-63-23 | ||||||
| MI-47-06 | Rushton | 01-2007 | N42 26.66 W83 39.97 | SE of Rushton, Green Oak Township. 9 Mile Rd. E. 1.6 miles from jct with Rushton Rd. on the S. side of Rushton, S. on Dixboro Rd. 0.1 miles to the house on the W. side of the road. Twin geodesic house, square windowed cupola. | |||
| MI-47-07 | Whitmore Lake | 01-2007 | N42 28.47 W83 44.19 | N. of Whitmore Lake, Green Oak Township. Silver Lake Rd. E. 1.1 miles from jct with US23 exit 55 N. of Whitmore Lake, N. on Stoney Creek Dr. 0.5 miles, W. on Stoney Point Dr. 0.5 miles to the Marina & Community Center. Hidden Lakes Lighthouse, hexagon bldg. | |||
| MI-47-08 | Livingston | E. of Brighton, Brighton Township. 5962 Meridian Blvd. Ritter's Frozen Custard, 16-sided bldg, no cupola. (N42 31.13 W83 44.76) | |||||
| MI-50-01 | Macomb | Mt. Vernon | 43' | 1843 | 05-2003 | N42 44.52 W83 04.79 | NW of Washington, Washington Township. 28 Mile Rd. W. 2.6 miles from jct with Van Dyke Rd. on the N. side of Washington to the house on the N. side of the road at 3603. William Austin Burt, octagon house, 2 story, violet horizontal siding, nearly flat roof, no cupola, excellent condition. |
| MI-50-02 | Washington | 44' | 1860 | 05-2003 | N42 43.05 W83 02.110 | In Washington. 26 Mile Rd. W. 0.5 miles from jct with MI53 in Washington, N. on Van Dyke Rd. 0.25 miles on the E. side of the road at 57500. Andrus, octagon house, 2 story, brick, flat roof, windowed cupola. Beautiful spiral staircase inside. [Friends of the Octagon House: www.octagonhouse.org. Book by Judy Anders: www.octagonhouse-washingtonmibook.com.] | |
| MI-50-03 | Romeo | Gone | GONE | Octagon house on 36 Mile Rd., 0.6 miles W. of Van Dyke Rd., Bruce Township. | |||
| MI-50-04 | Madison Heights | 1965 | 05-2007 | N42 30.30 W83 04.80 | NE of Madison Heights. 12 Mile Rd. E. 1.8 miles from jct with I75 exit 63 on the N. side of Madison Heights to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 2446. Closed and is for sale. Key Motor Mall, octagon bldg. | ||
| MI-51-01 | Manistee | Arcadia | Gone | GONE | Octagon house with concrete walls on property owned by Consumers Power Co. of Michigan. The cement walls contain large fieldstones. The pilasters and the horizontal belt course at the second story level are part of the concrete wall. Iron bolts projecting through the belt course secure the roof of the porch that encircles the house and forms a deck on the second floor. The walls are covered with stucco on the outside. An octagonal chimney extends through the center of the house. | ||
| MI-52-01 | Marquette | Marquette | 536' | 1991 | 07-2005 | N46 33.58 W87 23.69 | In Marquette. 4th (becomes Presque Isle Av.) St. N. 1.1 miles from jct with Bus.US41 (Washington St.) in Marquette to the bldg on the E. side of the road. Superior Dome, round dome bldg. |
| MI-53-01 | Mason | Scottville | 12-2001 | N43 54.23 W86 15.98 | S. of Scottville. S Main (S Scottville Rd.) S. 3.5 miles from jct with US10 in Scottville, E. on E Chauvez Rd. 0.6 miles to the barn on the S. side of the road. Round, poured concrete, aerator, 2-pitch 10-segment roof, good condition. | ||
| MI-53-02 | Pentwater | 12-2004 | N43 50.86 W86 24.12 | N. of Pentwater (Oceana County), Summit Township. Bus.US31 N. (curves E.) 3.4 miles from jct with 1st St. in Pentwater, N. on Pere Marquette Hwy 2.1 miles to the house at 6021 up a driveway 0.15 miles. Triangle Educational Services, geodesic house. | |||
| MI-58-01 | Monroe | Dundee | 01-2004 | approximate N41 57.00 W83 36.94 | E. of Dundee, Dundee Township. MI50 E. about 3 miles from jct with US23 in Dundee to the barn. Octagon barn, red vertical siding, aerator, fair condition. | ||
| MI-58-02 | Monroe | 10-2007 | N41 52.33 W83 23.36 | S. of Monroe, Monroe Charter Township. Laplaisance Rd. SE 0.5 miles from jct with I75 exit 11 3 miles S. of Monroe to the bldg on the S. side of the road at 13993. Stadium Club Restaurant and Sports Bar, octagon bldg, no cupola. | |||
| MI-58-03 | Monroe | 10-2007 | N41 55.50 W83 25.05 | In Monroe. N Custer Rd. W. 0.15 miles from jct with US24 (Telegraph Rd.) in Monroe to the church on the N. side of the road at 1602. First Baptist, octagon church. | |||
| MI-58-04 | Monroe | 10-2007 | N41 55.64 W83 21.29 | At Raisin River Golf Club NE of Monroe, Frenchtown Township. N Dixie Hwy E. 0.15 miles from jct with I75 exit 15 NE of Monroe to the golf club on the S. side of the road at 1500. Restrooms, true round bldg, concrete block. | |||
| MI-59-01 | Montcalm | Stanton | ? | Round barn near Stanton on MI66. [I drove M66 - found nothing. - Not found - MM] [Not found - 12-8-01 - DJT] | |||
| MI-59-02 | Edmore | 52' | 190x | 12-2001 | N43 27.82 W85 01.51 | N. of Edmore. CR571 N. 3.5 miles from jct with MI46 in Edmore, E. on Schmeid Rd. 1.0 miles, N. on Neff Rd. 0.3 miles to the barn on the W. side of the road. Octagon, concrete block, no cupola, 2-pitch sectional roof, rectangular addition on S. side, excellent condition. | |
| MI-62-01 | Newaygo | Grant | 12-2001 | N43 18.95 W85 44.10 | SE of Grant. E State (E 120th) E. 3.5 miles from jct with MI37 in Grant, S. on Spruce 1.5 miles, E. on E 132nd 0.35 miles to the barn on the N. side of the road at 2665 132nd St. James Lomonaco, 14 sided barn, red horizontal siding, 2-pitch sectional roof, windowed cupola, excellent condition. | ||
| MI-62-02 | Hesperia | 12-2001 | N43 34.12 W86 02.22 | In Hesperia. South St. (MI20) E. 0.15 miles from jct with MI120 in Hesperia to the house on the S. side of the road at 164 E South St. Octagon house, white horizontal siding, tall windowed cupola, 1 story, porch appears to go all the way around the house, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-63-01 | Oakland | West Bloomfield | 50' | 1900 | 05-2002 | N42 33.36 W83 20.22 | In West Bloomfield. Walnut Lake Rd. E. 1.25 miles from jct with Orchard Rd. in West Bloomfield to the barn on the N. side of the road at 2750. Private residence of Thomas C. O'Rourke, true round barn, fieldstone foundation, 2 story, grey horizontal siding, 2-pitch conical roof, windowed cupola, excellent condition. It has the name Shenandoah. |
| MI-63-02 | Northville | Gone | GONE | Octagon barn at 43000 8 Mile Rd., E. of Novi on the N. side. (gone 3-30-06 - MC) | |||
| MI-63-03 | West Brookfield | ? | Round barn on the golf course on Walnut Lake Rd. Take Telegraph Rd. (US10/24) S. from Pontiac to Maple Rd. Turn W. to Franklin Rd. then go N. The first road going W. is Walnut Lake Rd. | ||||
| MI-63-04 | Lake Orion | 03-2006 | N42 46.71 W83 14.29 | In Lake Orion. MI24 S. 0.5 miles from jct with Flint St. in Lake Orion, E. on Converse Ct. 300' to the house on the N. side of the road at 395. Just E. of Wash & Dry Laundromat, which is on MI24. Round house w/octagon roof. | |||
| MI-63-05 | Lake Orion | Gone | GONE | Round house at 850 Pleasant Ridge Rd. (Razed 2005 & new house built; MC 3-30-06) | |||
| MI-63-06 | Oxford | 48' | c1850 | 03-2006 | N42 51.36 W83 14.61 | NE of Oxford, Oxford Charter Township. MI24 N. 1.3 miles from jct with Burdick St. in Oxford, E. on Ray Rd. 1.3 miles, N. on Oxford Rd. 0.9 miles, E. on Oxford Rd. 0.3 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 2246. Harry Frink, octagon house, 2 story, yellow horizontal siding, flat roof, windowed cupola w/window on alternate sides & small round louver on other sides, central chimney. Built by Harry Frink. | |
| MI-63-07 | Oxford | Gone | GONE | Hexagon swine barn E. of MI-63-06. [New structure here 01-2007 - Janis Ford] | |||
| MI-63-08 | Lake Orion | Gone | GONE | Octagon house at 458 Main St. | |||
| MI-63-09 | Lake Orion | Gone | GONE | Same as MI-63-05. | |||
| MI-63-10 | Bloomfield Hills | 1960s | 03-2006 | N42 35.64 W83 15.23 | In Bloomfield Hills. MI1 (Woodward Av.) NW 0.8 miles from jct with Long Lake Rd. in Bloomfield Hills to the school on the E. side of the road at 41190. Grouping of 8 round (dome) classrooms. Roeper school, a grouping of 8 round classrooms. | ||
| MI-63-11 | Franklin | 03-2006 | N42 31.90 W83 17.17 | NE of Franklin, Bloomfield Township. Saxon Dr. (14 Mile Rd.) W. 0.1 miles from jct with US24 (Telegraph Rd.) NE of Franklin, N. on Pauline Levy Ln. 0.1 miles to the bldg on the E. side of the road. Temple Beth El, oval church. | |||
| MI-63-12 | Royal Oak | 03-2006 | N42 28.61 W83 09.03 | In the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. At the NW corner of Woodward Av. (MI1) & 10 mile Rd. (I696). Aviary is 300' W. of zoo entrance. Bird aviary, round bldg. [http://detroitzoo.org] | |||
| MI-63-13 | Novi | 2003 | 01-2006 | N42 29.52 W83 29.05 | In Novi. Novi Rd. N. 0.3 miles from jct with I96 exit 162 in Novi, W. on W Oaks Dr. 0.3 miles, N. on Donelson Dr. 0.1 miles, W. into parking lot 200', S. in parking lot 300' to the bldg to the W. | ||
| MI-63-14 | Auburn Hills | 140' | 03-2006 | N42 40.68 W83 14.40 | In Auburn Hills. University Dr. SW 0.3 miles from jct with I75 exit 79 in Auburn Hills, N. on Opdyke Rd. 1.1 miles, E. on Walton Blvd 0.3 miles to the church on the S. side of the road at 2592. Auburn Hills Christian Center, octagon church, brick, large clerestory. | ||
| MI-63-15 | Auburn Hills | 25' | 03-2006 | N42 39.77 W83 14.77 | In Auburn Hills. University Dr. SW 0.3 miles from jct with I75 exit 79 in Auburn Hills, N. on Opdyke Rd. 300' to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 1451. Mountain Jacks restaurant, octagon bldg, small windowed clerestory w/louvered cupola. | ||
| MI-63-16 | Lake Orion | 03-2006 | N42 47.03 W83 14.51 | In Green's Park in Lake Orion. MI24 (Park Blvd) S. 200' from jct with Flint St. in Lake Orion to the park on the W. side of the road. Green's Park Pavilion #1, hexagon bldg, louvered cupola. | |||
| MI-63-17 | Lake Orion | 03-2006 | N42 47.04 W83 14.52 | In Green's Park in Lake Orion. MI24 (Park Blvd) S. 200' from jct with Flint St. in Lake Orion to the park on the W. side of the road. Restrooms, hexagon bldg, no cupola. | |||
| MI-63-18 | Auburn Hills | 500' | 1988 | 03-2006 | N42 41.82 W83 14.73 | In Auburn Hills. Lapeer Rd. N. 0.3 miles from jct with I75 exit 81 in Auburn Hills to the bldg on the W. side of the road. Palace of Auburn Hills, true round bldg, flat roof. | |
| MI-63-19 | Oxford | 03-2006 | N42 51.34 W83 14.58 | NE of Oxford, Oxford Charter Township. MI24 N. 1.3 miles from jct with Burdick St. in Oxford, E. on Ray Rd. 1.3 miles, N. on Oxford Rd. 0.9 miles, E. on Oxford Rd. 0.3 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 2246. 150' SE of MI-63-06. | |||
| MI-63-20 | Southfield | 04-2006 | N42 29.75 W83 17.16 | In Southfield. US24 (Telegraph Rd.) N. 0.5 miles from jct with I696 exit 9 in Southfield, make a U turn to go S. on US24 0.1 miles, W. (curves S.) on Northwestern Hwy 0.05 miles to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 28117. Verizon Wireless, true round bldg w/rectangular wings. | |||
| MI-63-21 | Southfield | 04-2006 | N42 29.01 W83 17.16 | In Southfield. US24 (Telegraph Rd.) S. 0.4 miles from jct with I696 exit 9 in Southfield to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 2655. Holiday Inn, 16-sided bldg. | |||
| MI-63-22 | Highland | 03-2007 | N42 37.32 W83 39.83 | WSW of Highland, Highland Township. Milford Rd. S. 1.3 miles from jct with MI59 (Highland Rd.) on the N. side of Highland, W. on Lone Tree Rd. 2.4 miles to the house on the N. side of the road at 3474. True round house, brick, low pitch roof, central chimney. | |||
| MI-63-23 | Highland | 03-2007 | N42 37.32 W83 39.82 | Same as MI-63-22. True round garage, brick, low pitch roof, cupola. | |||
| MI-63-24 | Berkley | 04-2007 | N42 29.60 W83 09.82 | In Berkley. Woodward Av. SE 0.8 miles from jct with 12 Mile Rd. in Berkley to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 27659. West Born Market, octagon bldg, dome roof, windowed cupola w/dome roof. | |||
| MI-63-25 | Rochester | 05-2007 | N42 38.42 W83 07.95 | In Rochester. MI150 (Rochester Rd.) N. 0.8 miles from jct with MI59 in Rochester to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 2728. | |||
| MI-63-26 | Troy | 05-2007 | N42 33.97 W83 07.74 | In Troy. Rochester Rd. N. 0.5 miles from jct with I75 exit 69 to the church on the W. side of the road at 3193. Life Christian Church, octagon. | |||
| MI-63-27 | Southfield | 05-2007 | N42 29.74 W83 17.89 | In Southfield. US24 (Telegraph Rd.) S. 0.5 miles from jct with I696 exit 9 in Southfield, W. on Swanson Rd. 0.1 miles, NW (right) on Franklin Rd. 1.1 miles, NE (right) on Beck Rd. 0.15 miles to the bldg on the E. side of the road. | |||
| MI-63-28 | West Bloomfield | 35' | 1995 | 11-2007 | N42 33.42 W83 21.57 | In West Bloomfield. At the SE corner of Orchard Rd. & Walnut Lake Rd. at 3999 Walnut Lake Rd. Temple Shir Shalom lobby, true round bldg, brick, flat roof. The temple itself is a very unique-shaped semi-circle and is huge. | |
| MI-63-29 | West Bloomfield | 13' | 1972 | 11-2007 | N42 32.67 W83 19.65 | At Knollwood Golf Course in West Bloomfield. Maple Rd. E. 1.7 miles from jct with Orchard Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield to the golf course on the N. side of the road at 5050. Information booth, hexagon bldg. | |
| MI-63-30 | White Lake | 30' | 1981 | 07-2007 | N42 38.21 W83 28.08 | NW of Union Lake, White Lake Township. Union Lake Rd. N. (curves NW) 2.0 miles from jct with Cooley Lake Rd. in Union Lake to the house on the W. side of the road at 282. Geodesic house, sides made of river rock. | |
| MI-63-31 | Southfield | 11-2007 | N42 29.18 W83 18.26 | In Southfield. US24 S. 0.7 miles from jct with I696 exit 9 in Southfield, NW on Franklin Rd. 0.5 miles, W. on 11 mile Rd. 0.7 miles to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 26555. Autolive Company, round bldg. | |||
| MI-63-32 | Southfield | 80' | 11-2007 | N42 27.27 W83 13.03 | In Southfield. From southbound MI10 (John C Lodge Fwy) exit to southbound Northwestern Highway. The church is immediately to the W. after the exit. St. Johns Armenian, round church w/8 pods around the outside, 16 dormered roof. | ||
| MI-63-33 | Novi | 01-2008 | N42 28.92 W83 28.49 | In Novi. Novi Rd. S. 0.3 miles from jct with I96 exit 162 in Novi to the restaurant on the E. side of the road at 26150. Kim's Garden Restaurant, octagon bldg. | |||
| MI-64-01 | Oceana | Montague | 12-2001 | N43 29.72 W86 23.93 | SW of Rothbury. W Winston Rd. W. 1.2 miles from jct with US31 just W. of Rothbury, S. on S 64th 0.9 miles to the barn on the W. side of the road. Stretched octagon barn, red vertical siding, no cupola, excellent condition. | ||
| MI-64-02 | Pentwater | 1896 | 12-2001 | N43 46.62 W86 25.37 | In Pentwater. US31 E. 0.5 miles from where US31 turns from S. to E. in Pentwater to the house on the N. side of the road at 760 6th St. (US31). Hexagon house, white horizontal siding, windowed cupola, 2 story w/porch on each story, excellent condition. B&B as of 2003. [www.hexagonhouse.com] | ||
| MI-67-01 | Oseola | Evart | 60' x 40' | 1907 | 07-2001 | N43 55.18 W85 08.82 | ENE of Evart. US10 E. 5.7 miles from jct with Main St. in Evart, N. on MI66 1.3 miles to the barn on the E. side of the road at 7328 MI66. Triple F Farm, true round barn, red vertical siding, no cupola, conical roof, good condition. |
| MI-67-02 | Evart | ? | ?GONE? | (Octagon barn) Location searched: N43° 57.12, W85° 16.03. North of Evart on Evart Rd. Penasha Rd. is the 1st crossroad south of the barn. I searched on 90th between 10 mile and 9 mile Rds. Very woody, few homes. I could have missed this one if it was back from the road a ways. (Not found - MM) | |||
| MI-70-01 | Ottawa | Jamestown | Gone | GONE | E. edge of Jamestown on Riley St. Peterson, true round barn, green, brown roof. [Only foundation left 12-1997. - JF] | ||
| MI-70-02 | Grand Rapids | 1997 | N42 59.10 W85 49.16 | W. of Grand Rapids (Kent County), Tallmadge Township. MI45 W. 5.9 miles from jct with I196 (exit 75) in Grand rapids, N. on 14th Av. 0.7 miles the barn on the E. side of the road at 11710. True round barn, red horizontal siding, 2-pitch conical green roof, very small cupola, good condition. | |||
| MI-70-03 | Not used - to be re-used. | ||||||
| MI-70-04 | Not used - to be re-used. | ||||||
| MI-70-05 | Grand Haven | ? | Octagon house on 24th Av. No better location. [Not found - 12-7-01 - DJT] | ||||
| MI-70-06 | Jamestown | 1880 | 12-2001 | N42 46.71 W85 50.53 | S. of Jamestown, Jamestown Charter Township. 24th Av. S. 3.3 miles from jct with Riley in Jamestown to the house on the W. side of the road at 595 24th Av. Kirtlen, octagon house, brick, cupola, 4 dormers, excellent condition. 2 story, cupola. Remodeling in the 1950s removed the top story, white brick, & cupola. | ||
| MI-70-07 | Holland | 25' | 12-2001 | N42 48.64 W86 05.20 | N. of Holland, Holland Township. US31 N. 1.1 miles from jct with Bus.I196 in Holland, E. on James St. 0.1 miles, S. into shopping center 0.1 miles to the building to the W. in the Dutch Village Theme Park. Octagon bldg, brick, louvered cupola w/25 bell carillon, excellent condition. | ||
| MI-70-08 | Holland | 12-2004 | N42 47.88 W86 05.58 | On Windmill Island in Holland. Bus.I196 W. 1.0 miles from jct with US31 in Holland, N. on Lincoln Av. into the park & barn. Hexagon barn, green vertical siding, small louvered cupola. | |||
| MI-70-09 | Holland | 05-2006 | N42 47.32 W86 06.64 | In Holland. On the N. side of 10th St. between River & Pine Avs. at 57. First United Methodist Church, true round church, brick. | |||
| MI-72-01 | Roscommon | Houghton Lake | 08-2005 | N44 20.18 W84 48.17 | In Houghton Lake. MI55 E. 0.2 miles from jct with US127 on the NW corner of Houghton Lake to the church on the N. side of the road at 9480. Houghton Lake Baptist Church, 12 sided, brick, outer half of roof segmented, center is dome. | ||
| MI-73-01 | Saginaw | Chesaning | ? | Octagon house on the E. edge of town on MI57. | |||
| MI-73-02 | Frankenmuth | 01-2008 | N43 19.60 W83 44.39 | In Frankenmuth. MI83 (Main St.) S. 0.6 miles from jct with Genesee St. in Frankenmuth to the Inn on the E. side of the road at 713. Bavarian Inn, hexagon bldg, cupola. | |||
| MI-73-03 | Reese | N43 27.07 W83 42.12 | W. of Reese (Lee County), Blumfield Township. MI81 (Washington Rd.) W. 0.15 miles from jct with Reese St. on the W. side of Reese to the church on the N. side of the road at 12830. St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 12 sided, brick. | ||||
| MI-73-04 | Birch Run | 07-2005 | N43 15.89 W83 44.15 | NE of Birch Run, Birch Run Township. MI54 E. 2.0 miles from jct with I75 exit 136 just E. of Birch Run, N. on Gera Rd. 1.0 miles to the church on the W. side of the road. St. Martin Lutheran Church, octagon, brick. | |||
| MI-73-05 | Reese | 08-2005 | N43 27.04 W83 42.30 | W. of Reese (Lee County), Blumfield Township. MI81 (Washington Rd.) W. 0.3 miles from jct with Reese St. on the W. side of Reese to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 12675. Scott C. McDougall Family Practice, octagon bldg, tan horizontal siding. | |||
| MI-73-06 | Frankenmuth | 1992 | 05-2006 | N43 18.70 W83 44.12 | S. of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth Township, Saginaw County, MI. MI83 (Main St. - becomes Gera Rd.) S. 1.8 miles from jct with Genesee St. in Frankenmuth, N. (sharp left) on Weiss St. 0.1 miles to the church on the W. side of the road. Silent Night Memorial Chapel, octagon church, dome rood w/open cupola. | ||
| MI-74-01 | St. Clair | Jeddo | Gone | GONE | Octagon house, nothing else known. (This is MI-76-01) | ||
| MI-74-02 | Yale | Gone | GONE | Octagon house, nothing else known. | |||
| MI-74-03 | Emmett | 43' | 1970 | 07-2007 | N42 59.59 W82 45.89 | In Emmett. MI19 (Main St.) S. 100' from jct with Brandon Rd. in Emmett to the church on the E. side of the road. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church, true round bldg, brick. | |
| MI-75-01 | St. Joseph | Centreville | c20' | 12-2001 | N41 58.29 W85 32.08 | N. of Centreville. Covered Bridge Rd. (CR133) N. 3.3 miles from jct with MI86 in Centreville, W. on Sturgis Dam Rd. (last 0.1 miles are posted private) 0.25 miles to the barn on the N. side of the road. Octagon barn, red vertical siding, no cupola, sectional conical roof, fair condition. | |
| MI-75-02 | Centreville | Gone | GONE | Octagon barn at the fairgrounds has been demolished. | |||
| MI-75-03 | Centreville | ? | Hexagon building on the Centreville-Moore Park road, about 5 miles N. of Centreville. [Can't find the road - DJT] | ||||
| MI-75-04 | Fawn River | 1881 | 08-2005 | N41 46.89 W85 20.78 | In Fawn River, Fawn River Township. Fawn River Rd. (CR132) W. 0.2 miles from jct with Bauman Rd. in Fawn River to the school at 31165. Oval schoolhouse, now a private residence, Whitehead, 2 story, brick painted white. | ||
| MI-75-05 | Sturgis | 08-2005 | N41 46.87 W85 22.78 | SE of Sturgis, Fawn River Township. MI66 S. 1.1 miles from jct with US12 in Sturgis, E. on Fawn River Rd. (CR132) 2.5 miles, S. on Poley Dr. 100' to the house on the W. side of the road at 70030 Octagon house, almost flat roof, roofing comes down the sides to within 3' of the ground, no cupola, rectangular addition, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-75-06 | Mendon | 12-2001 | N42 00.56 W85 27.40 | In Mendon. Lake St. N. 0.25 miles from jct with MI60 in Mindon, W. on Clinton 1 block, S. on private drive 0.05 miles to the house. Milo Pierce, round house, Creekside Lodge B&B, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-76-01 | Sanilac | Amador | 40' | 1869 | 07-2007 | N43 11.86 W82 35.13 | S. of Croswell, Worth Township. Wildcat Rd. S. 4.7 miles from jct with MI90 (Peck Rd.) just E. of Croswell to the house on the E. side of the road at 7925. Octagon house, 2 story, white horizontal clapboard siding, flat roof, large windowed cupola, central chimney. Built by a retired sea captain. |
| MI-76-02 | Sandusky | 1910 | ? | Octagon house at 132-134 S. Elk St. | |||
| MI-78-01 | Shiawassee | Ovid | 96' x 75' | 1912 | 07-2001 | N43 01.64 W84 20.20 | NE of Ovid, Middlebury Township. N Meridian Rd. N. 1.4 miles from jct with E High St. in Ovid, E. on Wilkinson Rd. 1.5 miles to the barn on the S. side of the road at 8700. Octagon barn, red horizontal siding, no cupola, 2-pitch shiny roof, excellent condition. |
| MI-78-02 | Owosso | 38' | 1850 | 03-2007 | N42 56.27 W84 08.84 | SSE of Owosso, Shiawassee Township. MI52 S. (curves SW) 1.8 miles from jct with MI21 in Owosso, S. on Morrice Rd. 1.3 miles, E. on Hibbard Rd. 1.6 miles, S. on Vandercarr Rd. 1.2 miles, E. on Bennington Rd. 0.1 miles to the house on the N. side of the road at 723. Octagon schoolhouse, converted into a private residence, 1 story, brick, grout or stucco walls, tall cupola. | |
| MI-78-03 | Perry | 03-2007 | N42 49.05 W84 13.13 | In Perry. MI52 S. 1.5 miles from jct with I69 exit 105 on the N. side of Perry to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 12030. King Kone ice cream, true round bldg. | |||
| MI-79-01 | Tuscola | Gagetown | 106' x 70' | 1924 | 07-2001 | N43 40.27 W83 12.94 | NE of Gagetown, Elkland Township. Bay City Forestville Rd. E. 1.4 miles from jct with Walsh Rd. in Gagetown, N. on Richie Rd. 0.9 miles to the barn on the E. side of the road at 6948 Richie Rd. Thumb (or Gagetown), octagon barn, white vertical siding, windowed cupola, aerator, clerestory dormer windows, excellent condition. (MM) |
| MI-79-02 | Mayville | 39' | 1870 | 07-2007 | N43 20.38 W83 19.34 | E. of Mayville, Dayton Township. MI24 (Mayville Rd.) E. 0.9 miles from jct with Main St. in Mayville, left & continue E. on Mayville Rd. 0.2 miles, N. on Treasurer Rd. 0.15 miles to the house on the E. side of the road at 5927. Octagon house, 2 story, white horizontal clapboard siding, segmented conical roof, windowed cupola, porch encircles the whole house. Now a B&B. Owned by Minnie Randall. | |
| MI-79-03 | Mayville | Fire | GONE | Octagon carriage barn (garage) next to MI-79-02. Destroyed by fire. | |||
| MI-79-04 | Richville | ? | Octagon house on the Reese-Richville Rd. off MI46. Not a true octagon as 4 sides are about 8' and the other 4 sides are about 20'. | ||||
| MI-80-01 | Van Buren | Covert | 1888 | 12-2001 | N42 18.06 W86 15.21 | NE of Covert. 32nd Av. E. 0.5 miles from the jct with MI140 just N. of Covert to the house on the S. side of the road at 73073 E32nd Av. Octagon house, recently remodeled, yellow horizontal siding, 2 story, tall windowed cupola, good condition. | |
| MI-80-02 | Covert | 12-2001 | N42 18.05 W86 15.19 | NE of Covert. 32nd Av. E. 0.5 miles from the jct with MI140 just N. of Covert to the shed on the S. side of the road at 73073 E 32nd Av. Octagon shed, next to MI-80-01, unpainted vertical siding, no cupola, good condition. | |||
| MI-80-03 | South Haven | 07-2005 | N42 23.35 W86 14.35 | SE of South Haven, South Haven Charter Township. Phoenix Rd. (CR388) E. 0.6 miles from jct with I196 exit 20 on the E. side of South Haven, S. on 7150th (CR689) 1.0 miles (to end), E. on 8th Av. 100' to the house on the S. side of the road at 71463. Geodesic house. | |||
| MI-80-04 | South Haven | 06-2005 | N42 24.39 W86 16.30 | In South Haven. Bus.I196 (Phoenix St.) W. 0.9 miles from jct with I196 exit 20 on the E. side of South Haven, N. on Broadway St. 0.2 miles, NW on Dyckman Av. 150' to the bldg on the N. side of the road at 555. Octagon bldg, teal horizontal siding, no cupola, former railroad depot now used as a business. | |||
| MI-80-05 | Sister Lakes | ? | GONE | Octagon house on the E. side of Round Lake, lake front private residence. | |||
| MI-80-06 | Sister Lakes | ? | GONE | Octagon house (modern) on the north shore of Round Lake on the N. side of MI152. | |||
| MI-80-07 | Hartford | 12-2001 | N42 12.88 W86 09.38 | NE of Hartford, Hartford Township. Main St. (Red Arrow Rd.) E. 0.45 miles from jct with CR687 in Hartford, N. on Austin 0.55 miles to the house. Large metal silo renovated to become a residence, Bill Wood residence, "Woods Hole Silo House", silver, aerator, excellent condition. | |||
| MI-80-08 | Hartford | 35' | 1977 | 12-2001 | N42 12.86 W86 09.41 | NE of Hartford, Hartford Township. Main St. (Red Arrow Rd.) E. 0.45 miles from jct with CR687 in Hartford, N. on Austin 0.55 miles to the house at 204. An interesting feature is a bathroom wall, which has dozens of bottles embedded in cement. 12-sided house, 2 story, unpainted vertical siding, large windowed cupola, excellent condition. | |
| MI-81-01 | Washtenaw | Manchester | 2003 | N42 08.67 W84 06.64 | W. of Manchester, Manchester Township. Main St. (changes to Austin Rd.) W. 3.9 miles from jct with MI52 in Manchester to the barn on the S. side of the road at 5867. Ben Maurer, round barn attached to 2 rectangular barns forming an L, a long, dark rectangle with one round end. | ||
| MI-81-02 | Dexter | 04-2004 | N42 20.76 W83 52.46 | NE of Dexter, Webster Township. Central St. NE 0.6 miles from jct with Ann Arbor St. in Dexter, continue NE on Mast Rd. 0.4 miles to the house on the E. side of the road at 4360 Mast Rd. Henes, octagon house, white horizontal siding, 1 story, rectangular "dormer" from front to back, very good condition. Owned by the Mast family. | |||
| MI-81-03 | Ypsilanti | 1854 | Gone | GONE | In Ypsilanti. At 105 S Huron St. McAndrew, octagon house, 2 story, ornate roof on windowed cupola. Burned in 1983. | ||
| MI-81-04 | Ypsilanti | Gone | GONE | Octagon house no longer exists. | |||
| MI-81-05 | Ann Arbor | Gone | GONE | Octagon house no longer exists. | |||
| MI-81-06 | Ypsilanti | pre 1868 | 10-2002 | N42 14.53 W83 36.50 | In Ypsilanti. US12 (Michigan Av.) E. 0.25 miles from jct with MI17 (Huron St.) in Ypsilanti, N. on River St. 0.1 miles (1 ½ blocks) to the house at 114 N River St. Moved there in 1966. Octagon house, Now used for offices (S.O.S. Crisis center.). | ||
| MI-81-07 | Manchester | 45' | 1980 | 07-2007 | N42 13.19 W83 57.19 | NE of Manchester, Freedom Township. MI52 N. 3.1 miles from jct with Main St. in Manchester, E. on Pleasant Lake Rd. 4.3 miles, N. on Lima Center Rd. 0.8 miles to the house on the E. side of the road at 4371. Jefferson Art Studios, octagon house, horizontal cedar siding, large windowed cupola w/small ornate cupola. The entire building is made of cedar scavenged from barns built in the 1800s. The inside has a central octagon working room & a spiral staircase going upstairs that was taken from an old lighthouse in Bangor, ME. Built & owned by David Jefferson. | |
| MI-81-08 | Chelsea | 08-2005 | N42 20.74 W84 03.56 | NW of Chelsea, Lyndon Township. MI52 N. 2.3 miles from jct with Middle St. in Chelsea, W. on Waterloo Rd. 1.3 miles to the house on the S. side of the road at 19533. Round house, Ralph Gunther property, light blue horizontal siding. | |||
| MI-81-09 | Westland | ? | 14-sided building. Dean's Eagle Nest restaurant (?). | ||||
| MI-81-10 | Chelsea | 1963 | 04-2004 | --GONE-- N42 17.98 W84 01.54 | S. of Chelsea, Sylvan Township. MI52 N. 0.4 miles from jct with I94 exit 159 just S. of Chelsea to the bldg on the W. side of the road at 1610 MI52. Schumm's Cocktails, 12-sided bldg, concave pyramidal roof with skylight cupola. Interior is dramatic, with massive laminated wood ribs at angles and a sunken circular dining room in the center. The business is closed so the fate of this interesting building may be up in the air. Razed 10-26-04. | ||
| MI-81-11 | Saline | 04-2004 | N42 12.08 W83 41.52 | NE of Saline, Pittsfield Charter Township. US12 NE 5.2 miles from jct with Ann Arbor St. in Saline, E. on Textile Rd. 300' to the church on the S. side of the road at 3350 Textile Rd. Labor of Love Ministries Church, 16-sided, geodesic roof. | |||
| MI-81-12 | Manchester | 07-2004 | approximate N42 08.37 W84 01.24 | SE of Manchester, Manchester Township. MI52 E. (curves S.) 1.7 miles from jct with Main St. in Manchester, W. on Hogan Rd. about 0.2 miles to the bldg at 75 |