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Ketchum Park

Calhoun County · dedicated 1972 · South Marshall Street at Montgomery, Marshall

In 1831 Sidney and George Ketchum located here on Rice Creek. This first settlement in Marshall consisted of a water-powered sawmill and log cabins. Until the twentieth century this was an important industrial area, containing at various times a malt house, plow foundry, and flour mill. The latter was in operation until 1960. Ketchum Park is now a memorial to the first settlers of Marshall.

Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Michigan History Center

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