Michigan Celebrates the Addition of 13 Historic Sites to National Register in 2025
LANSING, Mich. – In a significant move to preserve its rich heritage, Michigan has seen 13 of its historic properties receive national recognition in 2025 through their inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. This recognition is a testament to the state’s vibrant cultural and architectural legacy, as highlighted by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) administers the National Register in Michigan, a federal government initiative recognizing historically significant sites nationwide. This year, eight individual properties and five historic districts, including over 300 contributing historic resources, have been listed in Michigan.
State Historic Preservation Officer Ryan Schumaker remarked, “Every year the SHPO has the privilege of working with communities, groups, and individuals throughout the state to elevate Michigan sites to the National Register of Historic Places. The SHPO is pleased to announce the listing of these 13 properties on the National Register in 2025, highlighting the state’s diverse cultural and architectural legacy. Listing in the National Register opens opportunities for economic investment and ensures that significant places from the past continue to contribute to their community’s unique character.”
Since the 1960s, the National Register, a program under the National Park Service, has recorded over 100,000 properties across the United States, with nearly 2,000 in Michigan alone. To qualify, properties generally need to be at least 50 years old and exhibit historic integrity that conveys their significance in relation to major historical events or trends.
Below are the Michigan properties listed in the National Register in 2025:
| Municipality | Property Name | County |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena | Alpena Central Historic District | Alpena |
| Charlevoix | Charlevoix Central Historic District | Charlevoix |
| Dearborn | Dearborn Country Club | Wayne |
| Detroit | St. Mary of Redford Catholic Church complex | Wayne |
| Evart | Evart Downtown Historic District | Osceola |
| Flint | Marian Hall | Genesee |
| Grand Rapids | Auburn Hills Historic District | Kent |
| Muskegon | C.W. Marsh Company Building | Muskegon |
| Niles | Ferry Street Historic District | Berrien |
| Northfield Township | Bessert-Ryan House | Washtenaw |
| Northfield Township | German Park Recreation Club | Washtenaw |
| Northfield Township | Joshua and Nancy Leland House | Washtenaw |
| South Haven | Nichols Hotel | Van Buren |
National Register Coordinator Todd Walsh shared, “One of the great things about the National Register program is that the designation makes clear that this place matters.” These listings acknowledge the importance of the people, stories, and achievements that define Michigan’s history.
While listing is honorary and places no restrictions on property owners, it opens doors to economic incentives, grants, and tax credits. For more details on the National Register of Historic Places program in Michigan and eligibility information, visit here.
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