James A. Miner

Historical marker location:

156 Michigan Avenue, Marshall, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94) and North Eagle Street, on the right when traveling west on Michigan Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1981

The name "Michigan" comes from the Ojibwe word "mishigamaa," which means "large water" or "large lake." This refers to Lake Michigan, which is one of the five Great Lakes that border the state.