441 E. Chester

This plaque is located next to the front door of the DCA/DCPR Building in downtown. The building is the former Griffin Funeral Home, and it is now a mixed-use property (commercial and residential). The plaque reads:

441 E. Chester In 1870's this was the location of the Milton Brown estate. 1890's a boarding house for the faculty of the Methodist Conference Female Institute. 1930's the house stood vacant and was known as the "Ghost House" around Jackson until it was destroyed. In 1935 the property  was purchased by Mr. Griffin. The two story structure was built and served as their business, Griffin Funeral Home, and residence. The business sold several times until closing in 1990's. Late 1990's the building became the property of Seth Chandler and Associates.  

Submitted by Sylvia M. Rowe