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

Sam Hill Drive

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

1. Sam Hill Drive Marker

Inscription. Samuel W. Hill (1819 - 1889) was the legendary surveyor and mining expert from Starksboro, Vermont who allegedly swore so badly that it was commonplace to use his name as in "What the Sam Hill" to replace swear words. Hill worked with Dr. Douglas Houghton in exploring the Upper Peninsula. He was an internationally famous copper mine expert who was twice elected to the Michigan state legislature. In later years he summered in the U.P. and wintered at his home in Marshall. In the 1930's, he was featured in the informational cartoon, "Believe It Or Not" by Robert Ripley.

Erected by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 42° 17.491′ N, 84° 57.827′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is on Sam Hill Drive near U.S. 27, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 804 US Highway 27 North, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Toll Gate (approx. 0.6 miles away); William W. Cook (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hobart Street

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Jeremiah Cronin Jr. House / John Bellairs (approx. one mile away); Brewer Street (approx. one mile away); Gorham Street (approx. 1.1 miles away); Harold C. Brooks / Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mary Miller / Hillside (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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

2. Sam Hill Drive Marker

This view is looking east on Sam Hill.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.