Jarius Hitchcox House, Union


  • Address: 15197 US-12
  • Vicinity: Mason St
  • Type: House
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

The Jarius Hitchcox House, a private residence in Union, Michigan, is one of the most historic places in Cass County. Built during the pioneer period, it served as a tavern and stage station from about 1840 until traffic on the Territorial Road shifted to railroads. During its years as a stage stop, the house sheltered hundreds of emigrants and supported the stage company-s vehicles and horses in large sheds behind the residence. The late Georgian style dwelling feature intricately detailed porches. - AsNotedIn


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1840/00/00 Jarius Hitchcox builds a brick residence as a tavern and stage station on the north side of Territorial Road at the east edge of Union Village, serving travelers after the Beardsley tavern burned in 1836.
1850/04/14 Jairus Hitchcox dies at about 55 years of age in Cass County, Michigan, and is laid to rest at East Union Cemetery in Union.

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Particulars for Jarius Hitchcox House, Union:
Area of Significance Architecture
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style Georgian Architecture
Building Type House
Historic Use Single dwelling



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

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Registry Number: 72001636
Resource Type:
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