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Newton House

Cass County · dedicated 1977 · 20689 Marcellus Highway, Volinia Township

Designed by Christian Haefner in the 1860s, this house belonged to George Newton, a state legislator. The cupola, projecting eaves, and symmetrically grouped windows distinguish its architecture. This building is located in the 580-acre densely timbered Fred Russ Experimental Forest, which Michigan State University used as a forestry school after receiving it as a gift in 1942. The Cass County Historical Commission has restored this elegant structure.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Michigan History Center

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