Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Isaac E. Crary House

March 8, 2010

1. Isaac E. Crary House Marker

Inscription.

Michigan's first congressman lived here from the early 1840s until his death in 1854. Located on lots one and two, original plat, lower village, the house was a wedding gift from his father-in-law, Judge Abner Pratt. Arriving here in 1831, Crary was a member of Michigan's first constitutional convention. He was three times elected to congress, and twice to the legislature. In 1961 the building became the office of Marshall Savings and Loan Assn.

Erected 1973 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 397.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 42° 16.362′ N, 84° 57.844′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on North Kalamazoo Avenue north of U.S. 94, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 North Park Avenue, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honolulu House (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Marshall Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Marshall Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John D. Pierce Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); First Courthouse / Brooks Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Also see . . . Isaac E. Crary - Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. (Submitted on March 11, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

March 8, 2010

2. Isaac E. Crary House Marker

Isaac E. Crary House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John Garman, May 31, 2023

3. Isaac E. Crary House and Marker

The house is now the Kellogg Community Credit Union sporting a new exterior paint job and a new location for the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on June 14, 2023. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2010. 3. submitted on June 14, 2023, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.