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

Samuel Coleman House

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

1. Samuel Coleman House Marker

Inscription. In 1928 the Samuel Coleman family settled in Marshall and became one of only two African American families living in Marshall. The city’s black population had dwindled from 109 in 1870 to 9 in 1920, in part because more work was available in nearby Albion and Battle Creek. In 1937 Coleman and his sons made 3,000 cement blocks and used them to build this house. Samuel, his wife, Elizabeth, and their 12 children lived in the house, which also served as a furniture repair shop and a fruit market.

Erected 2000 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2009.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 42° 15.566′ N, 84° 57.036′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Homer Road and Willow Street, on the left when traveling east on Homer Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 923 Willow St, 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. Lieutenant George A. Woodruff (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gauss Ice House / Ice Harvesting (approx. 0.3 miles away); Horace Perrin / Perrinville

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Capitol Hill School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Calhoun County Fair (approx. half a mile away); Governor's Mansion (approx. half a mile away); Ketchum Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Montgomery Street (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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

2. Samuel Coleman House Marker

Oakridge Cemetery in background, site of Lieutenant George A. Woodruff marker

Samuel Coleman House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. Samuel Coleman House and Marker

Samuel Coleman House image. Click for full size.

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

4. Samuel Coleman House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.