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

John D. Pierce Homesite

March 8, 2010

1. John D. Pierce Homesite Marker

Inscription. On this foundation stood the log house of the Reverend John D. Pierce. Born in New Hampshire, Pierce moved to Marshall in 1831, where he founded the Congregational church. In 1834 he and Isaac Crary designed Michigan's school system, and from 1836 to 1841, he served as the state's and the nation's first superintendent of public instruction. Pierce died in 1882 and is buried in Marshall's Oakridge Cemetery, honored by a monument erected by Michigan schoolteachers.

Erected 1975 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 454.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 42° 16.388′ N, 84° 57.814′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on West Mansion Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 314 West Mansion Street, 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. Isaac E. Crary House (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Liberty Tree Memorial (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); Honolulu House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harold C. Brooks / Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House (about 400 feet away); First Courthouse / Brooks Memorial Fountain (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

March 8, 2010

2. John D. Pierce Homesite Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. John D. Pierce Homesite Marker

John D. Pierce Homesite Marshall Historical Society medallion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

4. John D. Pierce Homesite Marshall Historical Society medallion

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,166 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2010. 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.