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

James A. Miner

March 8, 2010

1. James A. Miner Marker

Inscription. James A. Miner, born in Marshall in 1842, began studying law in Clinton, Iowa, in 1860. Completing his studies in Marshall, he was admitted to the Calhoun County bar in 1863. There he was circuit court commissioner (1866-1870) and prosecuting attorney (1870-1874). His office was in this building from 1869 to 1873. His 1876 partnership with Francis A. Stace created one of the county's largest law firms. President Benjamin Harrison appointed him a Utah territorial justice in 1890, and he was elected the state's first chief justice (1896-1903). He died in 1907.

Erected 1981 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 888.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #23 Benjamin Harrison, and the Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 42° 16.326′ N, 84° 57.663′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94) and North Eagle Street, on the right when traveling west on Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 Michigan Avenue, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Eagle Opera House (a few steps from this marker); The Stagecoach Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Coach Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan Insurance Agency, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Hemmingsen Rexall Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Schuler's (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Interurban Depot Gasoline Museum (about 300 feet away); The Interurban / Interurban Depot (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

March 8, 2010

2. James A. Miner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2010. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2010. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.