Commandant's Quarters (Dearborn, Michigan)

The Commandant's Quarters at the Dearborn Arsenal is a United States military structure located at 21950 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Built in 1834, it is the oldest building in Dearborn still located on its original site. It is considered to be one of the seven most significant buildings in Michigan. It was designated as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1956 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

Commandant's Quarters, Dearborn Arsenal
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Michigan State Historic Site
Location21950 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Michigan
Coordinates42°18′23″N 83°14′38″W
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1833
ArchitectJeremiah Moors
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.70000286
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1970
Designated MSHSAugust 23, 1956

The building is part of the Dearborn Historical Museum, which also includes the 1832 Richard Gardner House and the McFadden-Ross House (originally the 1839 Arsenal powder magazine).

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