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

Gorham Street

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

1. Gorham Street Marker

Inscription. Charles T. Gorham (1812-1901) came to Marshall with Chauncey Brewer and opened the Eagle Store in 1836. A native of Danbury, Connecticut, he opened Gorham's Exchange Bank in 1840. He was convicted for aiding escaped slave Adam Crosswhite and his family in 1847-48. In 1854 he was vice president of the first Republican National Convention in Jackson. In 1865 he founded the First National Bank of Marshall which later became Michigan National Bank. He was appointed U.S. Minister to the Dutch court by President Grant in 1870 and later was Assistant U.S. Secretary of the Interior in Grant's second administration.

Erected by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • 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° 16.838′ N, 84° 56.969′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Gorham Street near Sibley Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 Gorham Street, 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. Jeremiah Cronin Jr. House / John Bellairs (approx. half a mile away); Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

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(approx. half a mile away); Cabin of Adam Crosswhite (approx. half a mile away); Gordon Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mansion St. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Grand Army of the Republic / The G.A.R. Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rendezvous Encampment (approx. 0.7 miles away); "Old Territorial Road" (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Also see . . . Charles T. Gorham. Excerpt:

Charles T. Gorham (May 29, 1812 – March 11, 1901) was a Michigan banker and diplomat. He was one of the founders of the Republican party, an anti-slavery activist and a major general and division commander in the Michigan Militia during the years immediately preceding the American Civil War. After the war he served as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands and Assistant Secretary of the Interior.

(Submitted on January 16, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. Gorham Street Marker

Charles T. Gorham image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Western Biographical Publishing Company, Cincinnati, January 1, 1878

3. Charles T. Gorham

Gorham was one of the founders of the Republican party.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.