Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Street Bridge
March 7, 1932.
By TeamOHE, May 6, 2018
1. Fort Street Bridge Marker
In the midst of the Depression,
unemployed autoworkers, their
families and union organizers staged a
"Hunger March” down Miller Road
demanding job and benefits from
Henry Ford. The event turned violent
when marchers clashed with Dearborn
Police. Five people were killed and 19
injured. Newspapers alleged the
marchers were communists, but they
were in fact people of all political,
racial and ethnic backgrounds.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions • Law Enforcement.
Location. 42° 18.47′ N, 83° 9.395′ W. Marker is in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Miller Road 0.2 miles south of Eagle Pass, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dearborn MI 48120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Amphibian Jeeps (here, next to this marker); Women Workers (here, next to this marker); Henry and Edsel Ford (a few steps from this marker); Henry Ford II (a few steps from this marker); Prelude To The
By TeamOHE, May 6, 2018
2. Fort Street Bridge Marker
By TeamOHE, May 6, 2018
3. Fort Street Bridge Marker
By TeamOHE, May 6, 2018
4. Fort Street Bridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 23, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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