Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
714 Wisconsin
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
1. 714 Wisconsin Marker
This traditional family home brings style and comfort to the neighborhood. Built in 1927 for one of the city's oldest residents. William L. Marble. He came to Gladstone at the age of seven the first son of Webster Marble, founder of Marble Manufacturing. William served the company and the community until he passed at the age of 96.
William Marble married Ethel Jackson in 1907 and they raised three children. Will traveled the country promoting and selling Marble products. He worked at the factory and served as Advertising Manager, even doing the hand drawings for the brochures. He became President of the Company in 1930 and retired in 1953. He served 25 years on the U.P. Development Board, was a director for the Delta County Historical Society, Salvation Army Board and Gladstone State Bank.
On his 90th birthday, the City designated "Will Marble Day" He owned property on the Bluff and spent his retirement dividing and selling lots on Lake Minnewaska and the Marble Highlands.
This beautiful home will serve the community for many years to come.
Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.
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Location. 45° 50.768′ N, 87° 1.062′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is on Wisconsin Avenue east of 8th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 714 Wisconsin Avenue, Gladstone MI 49837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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: 706 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 715 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 805 Wisconsin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 802 Wisconsin Avenue (about 300 feet away); 814 Wisconsin (about 400 feet away); 816 Wisconsin Avenue
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
2. 714 Wisconsin and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
