Noahquageshik

Historical marker location:

301 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, Michigan

( Marker is on Front Avenue Northwest, 0.2 miles east of Mount Vernon Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east.)

Ogema (Chief) of the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians. ca 1770-1840.

Michigan played a significant role in the Civil War. Over 90,000 Michigan men served in the Union Army, and the state's contributions to the war effort included manufacturing weapons and supplies, providing food and clothing for soldiers, and supporting the Underground Railroad.