Doughty House (Mount Pleasant, Michigan)

The Doughty House, located at 301 Chippewa Street in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, is a historic site recognized as the oldest remaining house in the area. Designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, this two-story gabled-ell structure showcases balloon frame pioneer architecture. Built likely before 1864, it was purchased by civic leader Wilkinson Doughty in 1869, who contributed to the community's development and was a founder of Central Michigan University. The house features original clapboard siding, a fieldstone foundation, and charming porches, making it a significant landmark for tourists and researchers interested in local history and architecture.