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Historic Sites Near Me in Sanilac County, MI

Historic houses, churches, bridges, courthouses and battlefields near you, pulled from the National Register and state marker programs and sorted by distance.

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Sanilac County is one of 83 counties in Michigan. Most people in Sanilac County, MI could name one or two historic sites nearby. The records usually list more than that, and the closest ones are below with the distance to each.

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On the record near Sanilac County, MI

The 12 nearest

16 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Sanilac County, MI. 9 listed sites carry Sanilac County as their county.

Roach, W.R., Cannery Warehouse and Office Building10 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Croswell · listed 2005National Register of Historic Places
Loop, Joseph M., House13 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Port Sanilac · listed 1972National Register of Historic Places
Port Sanilac Masonic and Town Hall13 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Port Sanilac · listed 1996National Register of Historic Places
Port Sanilac Light Station13 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Port Sanilac · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Nims, William Reuben, House14 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Lexington · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Divine, John, Law Office/Moore Public Library14 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Lexington · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Fead, John L., House14 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Lexington · listed 1978National Register of Historic Places
Cadillac House14 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Lexington · listed 2018National Register of Historic Places
Moore, Charles H./Sleeper, Albert E., House14 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Lexington · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Jeddo Road--South Branch Mill Creek Drain Bridge16 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Structure · Brookway Township · listed 2000National Register of Historic Places
McColl, James, House16 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · Yale · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Pioneer State Bank No. 3623 miles from the center of Sanilac County · Building · North Branch · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Sanilac County, MI. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Historic Sites Near Me in Sanilac County, step by step

1
Open the map and see what is listed within a few miles
2
Pick three stops close enough together for one outing
3
Read the record for the first stop before you leave the car
4
Stand where it happened and find one detail the sign leaves out
5
Collect the stops and pick the next three from what is left

What people in Sanilac County, MI ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Sanilac County, MI?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Sanilac County, MI and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Sanilac County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Sanilac County, MI the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Sanilac County, MI are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.