On West Prospect Street, on the right when traveling west.
This house, built for local attorney Henry W. Taylor and long owned by the Schuyler family, was also home to Mary "Mazie" Miller (1871-1941) and her husband, Craig. An outspoken suffragette and Republican political activist, Miller was an early . . . — — Map (db m28451) HM
On Michigan Avenue at North Kalamazoo Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Michigan Avenue.
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 . . . — — Map (db m177326) HM
On East Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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 . . . — — Map (db m216538) HM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In recognition of
Michigan National Bank Marshall Branch
Founded in 1865 For more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to the
economic growth and vitality
of our state. — — Map (db m216523) HM
On Montgomery Street near Maple Street, on the right when traveling west.
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. . . . — — Map (db m190370) HM
On Michigan Avenue at South Parkview, on the right when traveling east on Michigan Avenue.
Erected by Andrew Mann in 1835, this structure is reported to be the first brick building in Calhoun County. National House was also known as Mann’s Hotel. It served travelers passing through Marshall and hosted political and community gatherings. . . . — — Map (db m177183) HM
On South Sycamore Street at Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Sycamore Street.
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
National House Inn
Founded in 1835
for more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to the . . . — — Map (db m181905) HM
On South Marshall Avenue at East Green Street, on the right when traveling north on South Marshall Avenue.
Oliver C. Comstock Jr. (1806-1895) built this Gothic Revival house between 1849 and 1856. Comstock, born in Fairfield, New York, migrated to the Marshall area in 1836. He left a well-established medical practice in Trumansburg, New York, to start . . . — — Map (db m177178) HM
On East Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Operated Smithfield-Banques, Antiques & Curiosities on this site from 1990 to 2007
This plaque dedicated in loving memory
of
Opal A dear mother an friend
October 4th, 1912 - September 27th, 2008 — — Map (db m216485) HM
On West Michigan Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Eagle Street, on the right when traveling east.
More than fifty medicine companies have operated out of Marshall. Thirty-seven of these emerged from 1895 to 1905, the heyday of over-the-counter remedies known as “patent medicines.” Before the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, some unregulated . . . — — Map (db m177242) HM
On West Mansion Street at North Eagle Street, on the right when traveling west on West Mansion Street.
The city of Marshall was platted in 1830 by Sidney Ketchum, a land speculator from Clinton County, New York. In 1832 townsfolk erected their first public building, a modest frame schoolhouse, on land donated by Isaac E. Crary, who became one of the . . . — — Map (db m177246) HM
On West Hanover Street at South Linden Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hanover Street.
In April 1863 a meeting held here at the home of Jared C. Thompson led directly to the organization of the Brotherhood of the Footboard. Under the leadership of Marshall’s William D. Robinson, founder and first Grand Chief Engineer, 54 locals were . . . — — Map (db m177181) HM
On Michigan Avenue (Business Highway 94) at Exchange Street, on the right when traveling east on Michigan Avenue.
First Regiment Michigan
Engineers
September to December 1861
Left Camp Owen,
Marshall Mich.
for the front Dec. 17
1032 strong,
Col. Wm. P. Innis Comd'g.
Served in Ky. Tenn. Miss. Ala
and Ga. Marched with
Sherman to the sea. . . . — — Map (db m182357) WM
On Sam Hill Drive near U.S. 27, on the right when traveling east.
Samuel W. Hill (1819 - 1889) was the legendary surveyor and mining expert from Starksboro, Vermont who allegedly swore so badly that it was commonplace to use his name as in "What the Sam Hill" to replace swear words. Hill worked with Dr. Douglas . . . — — Map (db m189528) HM
On West Mansion Street at North Eagle Street, on the left when traveling west on West Mansion Street.
Samuel W. Hill, legendary figure of the northland, surveyed the Great Lakes’ harbors in 1840-44 and worked with Dr. Douglass Houghton on the first geological survey of the Upper Peninsula in 1845. He was later involved with the sale of land and the . . . — — Map (db m177245) HM
On Homer Road at Willow Street, on the left when traveling east on Homer Road.
In 1928 the Samuel Coleman family settled in Marshall and became one of only two African American families living in Marshall. The city’s black population had dwindled from 109 in 1870 to 9 in 1920, in part because more work was available in nearby . . . — — Map (db m177177) HM
On West Hanover Street, 0.1 miles west of South Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east.
German immigrant Jacob Schellenberger built this structure as both a home and tavern. A stone cutter by trade, Schellenberger obtained sandstone from along the nearby Kalamazoo River for the building which he completed around 1840. Because of its . . . — — Map (db m177180) HM
On South Eagle Street at West Green Street, on the right when traveling north on South Eagle Street.
A hotel or inn has occupied this site since 1870. Here stood The Exchange which became the Johnson House in 1892. The Painter family erected the present brick building in 1895 then known as The Royal. Albert W. Schuler, Sr. purchased the hotel in . . . — — Map (db m177238) HM
On Exchange Street at East Green Street, on the right when traveling south on Exchange Street.
Sidney Ketchum (1797-1862) Sidney Ketchum, a land surveyor, was born in Clinton County, New York. Seeking a new home and hoping to found a town, Ketchum explored central lower Michigan in 1830. Later that year he obtained government grants for . . . — — Map (db m177175) HM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In recognition of
Stage Coach Inn Founded in 1845 For more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to the
economic growth and vitality
of our state. — — Map (db m216533) HM
On Sixteen Mile Road, 0.5 miles south of N-Drive North, on the right when traveling north.
Granville and Catherine Stow, natives of New York State, built this house between 1836 and 1844. In 1861 Matthew Hasbrouck bought the house. Also from New York, Hasbrouck descended from the French Huguenots, who sought refuge in North America from . . . — — Map (db m177251) HM
On Michigan Avenue (Business Highway 94) near North Eagle Street, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Sullivan Insurance Agency, Inc.
Founded in 1853
for more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for . . . — — Map (db m183891) HM
On 15 1/2 Mile Road at N-Drive North, on the right when traveling south on 15 1/2 Mile Road.
In 1836 the Hawkins family was among the first to settle Convis Township. Asahel Hawkins, who had emigrated from Vermont, began with eighty acres of government land and steadily increased his holdings until they reached 240 acres. After his death in . . . — — Map (db m177252) HM
On Michigan Avenue, 0.1 miles west of North Grand Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Interurban The Jackson and Battle Creek Traction Company began interurban service to Marshall in 1903. Its electric trains were powered by overhead lines in towns and by a sometimes deadly third rail in the countryside. Often just a single . . . — — Map (db m177219) HM
On West Michigan Avenue at South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Michigan Avenue.
Built by William Prindle in 1857, this landmark served as a livery stable for over sixty years. It also saw brief use as a stagecoach stop for the lines connecting Coldwater with Lansing. By 1928 it had become an unsightly gas station. Purchased . . . — — Map (db m177239) HM
On South Eagle Street at West Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Eagle Street.
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. . . . — — Map (db m216535) HM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In recognition of
The Stuart Building The Stuart Family has owned and
operated businesses on this site
for more than 130 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to the
economic growth and . . . — — Map (db m216524) HM
On Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94) at Exchange Street, on the right when traveling east on Michigan Avenue.
Restoration and dedication of
Carver Park was a bicentennial project
of the Marshall Jaycees.
This project was made possible through
funds derived from the people of
the Marshall community. — — Map (db m182356) HM
On Michigan Avenue at North Grand Street, on the right when traveling west on Michigan Avenue.
In December 1848, James Pratt, editor of the Marshall Statesman, invited readers to join him on a gold-seeking expedition. More than fifty Michigan men pooled their resources and formed the “Wolverine Rangers.” Pratt traveled to Independence, . . . — — Map (db m177217) HM
On North Madison Street at East Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Madison Street.
Thomas J. O’Brien (1842-1933), a graduate of Marshall High School and the University of Michigan Law School, practiced law here in the First National Bank of Marshall Building from 1865 to 1876. He was appointed minister to Denmark in 1905 by . . . — — Map (db m177243) HM
On East Mansion Street at North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on East Mansion Street.
Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity parish was organized in 1836. Early services were held in a log schoolhouse. The Rev. Samuel Buel assumed duties as the first pastor in 1838. This native Marshall sandstone building, with its Victorian interior, . . . — — Map (db m177244) HM
On West Michigan Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Eagle Street, on the right when traveling east.
Frank A. Stuart and Harold C. Brooks ran successful medical businesses. Stuart’s company, founded around 1892, incorporated as the F. A. Stuart Company in 1898. Its most popular product was “Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets.” In 1880, Charles E. Brooks . . . — — Map (db m177240) HM
On 603 North Kalamazoo Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Hobalt Road, on the right when traveling south.
For thirty-three years this was the home of William Wallace Cook, prolific writer of dime novels. Heroes such as Frank Merriwell, Nick Carter, and Buffalo Bill were his speciality. Employed by Street and Smith serial publishers, Cook’s problems in . . . — — Map (db m177248) HM
On North Shore Drive at U Drive North on North Shore Drive.
The 1883 Duck Lake School is unique in that its construction and operation were privately funded. Stephen Munroe (1813 - 1890), a local physician and logging magnate, had the school erected as a convenience for children of his extended family and . . . — — Map (db m216424) HM
On East North Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East North Street.
This Queen Anne house was built in 1898 for Tekonsha businessman Harvey N. Randall (1859-1917) and his wife, dressmaker Adell Warboys Randall (1863-1943). Randall prospered as a produce, livestock, and hardware merchant. By 1905 he established the . . . — — Map (db m223761) HM
On South Main Street at South Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
In commemoration of
Te-kon-qua-sha
1768 ★ 1825
Chief of the Pottowatomies
This village - Tekonsha - named in his honor, is located on the site of the old Indian village governed by that chief. — — Map (db m224996) HM
