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

Brewer Street

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

1. Brewer Street Marker

Inscription. Chauncey M. Brewer immigrated from upstate New York in 1836 at the age of 21 years. He was elected Marshall's first Treasurer in 1838 and by occupation was a prosperous dry goods merchant with associates which included his sons, C.D. and E.G. Brewer. The "Eagle Store” at 202 West Michigan Avenue operated within the Brewer family until 1925 and continued as a dry goods business until 1984. His home, the Oak Hill Mansion, he built in 1858.

Erected by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 42° 16.584′ N, 84° 57.856′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Brewer Street near North Kalamazoo Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Harold C. Brooks / Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Miller / Hillside (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hobart Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); John D. Pierce Homesite (approx. ¼ mile away); Isaac E. Crary House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Honolulu House (approx. ¼ mile away); Marshall Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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

2. Brewer Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.