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

Governor's Mansion

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

1. Governor's Mansion Marker

Inscription. State Senator James Wright Gordon built this Greek Revival house in 1839, the year he introduced a bill to make his town state capital. Land near his house had been selected for the capitol grounds. Marshall’s hopes were not fulfilled but Gordon became lieutenant governor in 1840, and acting governor in 1841 upon the resignation of William Woodbridge. In 1967 the property was deeded to the Mary Marshall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Erected 1972 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L0197.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 42° 15.93′ N, 84° 57.251′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is on South Marshall Avenue 0.1 miles north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 S Marshall Ave, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest

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Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ketchum Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calhoun County Fair (about 600 feet away); Capitol Hill School (about 600 feet away); Montgomery Street (about 800 feet away); Horace Perrin / Perrinville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gauss Ice House / Ice Harvesting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oliver C. Comstock Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sidney Ketchum (1797-1862) / Marshall House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

2. Governor's Mansion Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

3. Governor's Mansion Marker

Governor's Mansion Marshall Historical Society medallion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

4. Governor's Mansion Marshall Historical Society medallion

"A.W. Palmer" in the sidewalk of the Governor's Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

5. "A.W. Palmer" in the sidewalk of the Governor's Mansion

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, July 20, 2024

6. Governor's Mansion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4, 5. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on August 19, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.