Davenport House 1875

This handsome two-and-a-half story residence constructed in 1835 once the home of William H. Davenport 1826 to 1909 prominent Saline citizen. In 1851 Davenport entered into a partnership with HG Miller in a general store. He bought out Millers interest in 1853 became a leading city merchant. Later Davenport started a private banking 1885. Since 1902 this bank has been known as the Citizens Bank of Saline. Well known the trade architect William Scott design Davenport's elegant Second Empire home built at the cost of $8500.