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

Montgomery Street

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

1. Montgomery Street Marker

Inscription. A physician, John H. Montgomery settled here in 1835 from Lodi, New York, with Dr. Oliver C. Comstock, Jr. On March 16, 1838, they opened their "Splendid Store" at the town's first storefront building located just south of the present G.A.R. Hall. The enterprise specialized in the sale of "Comstock's Ague Pills," which spelled the start of a thriving patent medicine business. Unlike his partner, Montgomery chose to pratice medicine and did so well into his later years. He also served as the postmaster, school board member and as a trustee of the Young Girls Institute (1855-59) at the Mansion House, now the site of Oaklawn Hospital.

Erected by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 42° 16.048′ N, 84° 57.178′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is on Montgomery Street near Maple Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this

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postal address: 610 Montgomery Street, 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 of this marker: Ketchum Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calhoun County Fair (about 600 feet away); Governor's Mansion (about 800 feet away); Capitol Hill School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oliver C. Comstock Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Horace Perrin / Perrinville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sidney Ketchum (1797-1862) / Marshall House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gordon Street (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

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

2. Montgomery Street Marker

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 215 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.