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Sheldon Inn
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National Register of Historic Places

Sheldon Inn

On the National Register since 200026 years
Greek RevivalListed 2000Canton Township
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Sheldon Inn

Sheldon Inn, at 44134 Michigan Ave. (Canton Township), was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 2, 2000. It was among the first 7 of Canton Township’s 13 listings, with five others the same day. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 165 other Michigan listings. It was listed as part of Canton Township MPS.

What it isBuilding in Michigan, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗
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44134 Michigan Ave. (Canton Township), Canton Township · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Sheldon InnStart here
  2. 2George and Mary Pine Smith HouseGabled-Ell House · 0.3 mi on
Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

DJohn and Edna Trusdell Fischer FarmsteadQueen Anne0.4 miBDavid and Elizabeth Bell Boldman HouseGreek Revival0.7 miStLilley Road-Lower Rouge RiverCamelback Pony Truss Bridge · Built 19231 mi
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Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

David and Elizabeth Bell Boldman House0.7 mi away
Thomas and Isabella Moore Clyde House3.7 mi away
Patterson, John, and Eliza Barr, House4.4 mi away
Benjamin and Mary Ann Bradford House4.6 mi away

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Questions about Sheldon Inn

Is Sheldon Inn on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 2, 2000 (Register number 00000618).

Is Sheldon Inn a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fair Lane, 12.5 miles away.

Can you visit Sheldon Inn?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Sheldon Inn?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25338722 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.