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

The United States Bicentennial 1776-1976

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

1. The United States Bicentennial 1776-1976 Marker

Inscription. Restoration and dedication of
Carver Park was a bicentennial project
of the Marshall Jaycees.
This project was made possible through
funds derived from the people of
the Marshall community.

Erected 1976 by Marshall Jaycees.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 42° 16.317′ N, 84° 57.342′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94) and Exchange Street, on the right when traveling east on Michigan Avenue. Located in I. Glenn Carver Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest 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

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of this marker: Michigan Ave. (here, next to this marker); "Old Territorial Road" (a few steps from this marker); Rendezvous Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Army of the Republic / The G.A.R. Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney Ketchum (1797-1862) / Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard F. Young / Postmasters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oliver C. Comstock Jr. (about 600 feet away); Thomas J. O'Brien (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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

2. The United States Bicentennial 1776-1976 Marker

Marker is on right, in the park discussed on the marker.

Nearby I. Glenn Carver Memorial Park tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. Nearby I. Glenn Carver Memorial Park tablet

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.