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.
Sam Hill Drive. . 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.
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.
Location. 42° 17.491′ N, 84° 57.827′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker 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.
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 (approx.
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 147 times since then and 15 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.
