Loren Andrus Octagon House, Historic octagonal residence in Washington Township, Michigan.
The Loren Andrus Octagon House stands at 57500 Van Dyke Avenue with a central spiral staircase leading to a rooftop cupola.
Built in 1858 by Loren Andrus and David Stewart, the house served as a station on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War period.
The residence became a social center where the Andrus family of eight children organized dances, games, and piano performances for the community.
The structure functioned as an agricultural education center for Wayne State University, maintaining 90 Holstein cattle and 1,200 hens for egg production.
The bricks used in construction came from clay found on the property, making the house a testament to local material utilization.
Location: Michigan
Website: http://octagonhouse.org
GPS coordinates: 42.71833,-83.03500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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