John D. Pierce Homesite

John D. Pierce Homesite (HMIWE)

Location: Marshall, MI 49068 Calhoun County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 16.388', W 84° 57.814'

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On this foundation stood the log house of the Reverend John D. Pierce. Born in New Hampshire, Pierce moved to Marshall in 1831, where he founded the Congregational church. In 1834 he and Isaac Crary designed Michigan's school system, and from 1836 to 1841, he served as the state's and the nation's first superintendent of public instruction. Pierce died in 1882 and is buried in Marshall's Oakridge Cemetery, honored by a monument erected by Michigan schoolteachers.
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HM NumberHMIWE
Series This marker is part of the Michigan: Michigan Historical Commission series
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Marker Number454
Year Placed1975
Placed ByMichigan History Division, Department of State
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, October 27th, 2014 at 7:08am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 667932 N 4682110
Decimal Degrees42.27313333, -84.96356667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 16.388', W 84° 57.814'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 16' 23.28" N, 84° 57' 48.84" W
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Area Code(s)517, 269
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 322-398 W Mansion St, Marshall MI 49068, US
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