Tuttle’s granddaughter, noted author Marguerite deAngeli, featured this house in her 1936 children’s book Ted and Nina have a Happy Rainy Day.

Designed by the prominent Detroit firm of Smith, Hinchman, and Grylls, the library opened in 1923. In 1981 it was renamed to honor Newbery Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Marguerite de Angeli, who was born in Lapeer in 1889.

The county seat, founded in 1831, was also named Lapeer. The organization of the county government took place in 1835. This courthouse, built-in 1839, is the oldest one still in use in Michigan.

Offering a historical experience with educational programming to the people of Lapeer County and visitors to the area

The Davis Brothers' Farm Shop Museum is one of three museums we operate, and was made possible by a generous donation of the land, buildings, and artifacts by Jim and Patti Davis.

The Lapeer County Courthouse is now the oldest courthouse in Michigan which serves its original purpose. It remains a fine example of the dignified Doric style. The courthouse can be rented for your events.