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

Butler-Boyce House
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W. D. Boyce

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

1. Butler-Boyce House / W. D. Boyce Marker

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Inscription. Butler-Boyce House This handsome Italian Villa, with paired arched windows, is adorned with combined cupola and railing. Edward Butler (1814-1881) merchant, banker and first treasurer of Calhoun County, built the residence in 1858-61 on land once owned by author James Fenimore Cooper. William D. Boyce (1860-1929), founder of the Boy Scouts of America, purchased the house and sixty acres as a summer home in 1894. For many years it was the home of Myron B. and Anne Ells. Mrs. Ells founded the Marshall Historical Society in 1961.

W. D. Boyce William D. Boyce, a Chicago publisher, founded the Boy Scouts of America. Boyce first became acquainted with the scouting movement while in London in 1909. He lost his way in the midst of heavy fog and was rescued by a Boy Scout who took him to the address he had been seeking. Offering the young boy a tip, he was told that Boy Scouts did not accept money for doing a good deed. Impressed by this organization, Boyce returned home with pamphlets, badges, and a uniform. He incorporated Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting/USA, on February 8, 1910.

Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division,

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Department of State. (Marker Number L0690.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 42° 16.541′ N, 84° 58.667′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is on Verona Road 0.1 miles west of Fountain Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 Verona Rd, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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: Railroad Union Birthplace (approx. 0.6 miles away); William W. Cook (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hobart Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); National House (approx. 0.7 miles

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

2. Butler-Boyce House / W. D. Boyce Marker

Side 2

away); National House Inn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Brewer Street (approx. 0.7 miles away); Schellenberger Tavern (approx. 0.7 miles away); Honolulu House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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

3. Butler-Boyce House / W. D. Boyce Marker

Butler-Boyce House image. Click for full size.

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

4. Butler-Boyce House

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

5. Butler-Boyce House

The home is currently a bed and breakfast

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.

Butler-Boyce House⎯⎯⎯W. D. Boyce

Butler-Boyce House
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W. D. Boyce