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George W. Lee House

Livingston County · dedicated 2007 · 404 S. Walnut St., Howell

This c.1846 Greek Revival house, among Howell’s oldest, was home to prominent citizen George W. Lee (1812-1882). Lee moved from New York State to Michigan in 1836. A businessman and public servant, Lee helped establish the Republican party in 1854 and started the county’s first newspaper, the Livingston Republican, in 1855. He was appointed quarter-master for Michigan during the Civil War, and later served as Indian Agent for the state.

Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Michigan History Center

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