Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas J. O'Brien
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
1. Thomas J. O'Brien Marker
Inscription.
Thomas J. O'Brien. . Thomas J. O’Brien (1842-1933), a graduate of Marshall High School and the University of Michigan Law School, practiced law here in the First National Bank of Marshall Building from 1865 to 1876. He was appointed minister to Denmark in 1905 by President Theodore Roosevelt. During his tenure, he began negotiations for the U.S. purchase of the Danish West Indies, now the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1908 O’Brien became ambassador to Japan, and, in 1911, ambassador to Italy. He resigned from diplomatic service in 1913 and resumed his law practice.
Thomas J. O’Brien (1842-1933), a graduate of Marshall High School and the University of Michigan Law School, practiced law here in the First National Bank of Marshall Building from 1865 to 1876. He was appointed minister to Denmark in 1905 by President Theodore Roosevelt. During his tenure, he began negotiations for the U.S. purchase of the Danish West Indies, now the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1908 O’Brien became ambassador to Japan, and, in 1911, ambassador to Italy. He resigned from diplomatic service in 1913 and resumed his law practice.
Erected 1991 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1794.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 42° 16.332′ N, 84° 57.469′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of North Madison Street and East Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 E Michigan Ave, 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. Opal Beck (here, next to this marker); Howard F. Young / Postmasters
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
