Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Stagecoach Inn
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023
1. The Stagecoach Inn Marker
Inscription.
The Stagecoach Inn is recognized as one of the outstanding examples in Michigan of the Greek Revival architecture in America. Built in 1838, it stands directly on the famous Territorial Road, following Indian trails from Detroit to Chicago., Mr. Zenos Tillotson was the first proprietor of the Stagecoach Inn, a hotel for weary travelers thorough Southern Michigan. As early as 1846 he operated stagecoach lines from Ann Arbor to Niles using Marshall as the main stopping point., This was a very busy and important hostelry, offering in many historically important people who have enjoyed the warm, friendly hospitality of the Stagecoach Inn., Today this is the oldest continuously open town between Detroit and Chicago and has become one of the rare, genuine early American Places of historical interest in the Midwest. As always, a cordial welcome awaits you here.
The Stagecoach Inn is recognized as one of the outstanding examples in Michigan of the Greek Revival architecture in America. Built in 1838, it stands directly on the famous Territorial Road, following Indian trails from Detroit to Chicago.
Mr. Zenos Tillotson was the first proprietor of the Stagecoach Inn, a hotel for weary travelers thorough Southern Michigan. As early as 1846 he operated stagecoach lines from Ann Arbor to Niles using Marshall as the main stopping point.
This was a very busy and important hostelry, offering in many historically important people who have enjoyed the warm, friendly hospitality of the Stagecoach Inn.
Today this is the oldest continuously open town between Detroit and Chicago and has become one of the rare, genuine early American Places of historical interest in the Midwest. As always, a cordial welcome awaits you here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 42° 16.314′ N, 84° 57.682′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of South Eagle Street and West Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Eagle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 W Michigan Ave, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
