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

Michigan Ave.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. Michigan Ave. Marker

Inscription. This Potawatomi Indian Trail later became the Territorial Road until called State Street in the 1833 Plat of the Upper Village of Marshall. Per inducement by the Legislature in 1923, it was renamed Michigan Avenue. The street also served as U.S. 12 (Red Arrow Highway) until the opening of the interstate in 1959. Officially, this state highway is know today as Business Loop I-94. It remains Marshall's commercial artery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 42° 16.315′ N, 84° 57.345′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is on East Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 E Michigan Ave, 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: The United States Bicentennial 1776-1976 (here, next to this marker); "Old Territorial Road" (a few steps from this marker); Rendezvous Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Army of the Republic / The G.A.R. Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney Ketchum (1797-1862) / Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard F. Young / Postmasters

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oliver C. Comstock Jr. (about 600 feet away); Thomas J. O'Brien (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. Michigan Ave. Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. Michigan Ave. Marker

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 224 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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