Frankenmuth in Saginaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill

Photographed by Matt Curtis, March 1, 2021

1. Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill Marker

Inscription. A Michigan Centennial Business, the Frankenmuth Woolen Mill is recognized as the oldest, continuously operated woolen mill in Michigan. The original mill structure is still in use and remains the same today as when first opened in October of 1894. A contract to produce sixty-six thousand pair of socks, mitts and leg wraps for the American Troops during WWI was a boon for the company and made the Frankenmuth Woolen Mill the town’s largest employer. Today, using much of the original equipment, the Frankenmuth Woolen Mill is now one of the largest producers of wool bedding in the United States.

Erected 2019 by Frankenmuth Woolen Mill.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 43° 19.749′ N, 83° 44.369′ W. Marker is in Frankenmuth, Michigan, in Saginaw County. It is on South Main Street (Michigan Route 83) north of Cass Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 570 S Main St, Frankenmuth MI 48734, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frankenmuth Woolen Mill (a few steps from this marker); Rau's Country Store Recalls Bygone Era (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Zehnder’s (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Star of the West Milling Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan's German Settlers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frankenmuth Agriculture (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankenmuth.

Also see . . . 125 Years of Commitment to your Best Night's Sleep. A history of Frankenmuth Woolen Mill on the company's website. The page includes photographs and a timeline. (Submitted on September 14, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed by Matt Curtis, March 9, 2021

2. Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill Marker

Photographed by Matt Curtis, March 9, 2021

3. Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill Marker

Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 27, 2021

4. Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill and Marker

View of Frankenmuth Woolen Mill. Marker is to the right of the building.

Photographed by Matt Curtis

5. Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill Marker

Frankenmuth Woolen Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matt Curtis

6. Frankenmuth Woolen Mill

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2021, by Matt Curtis of Frankenmuth, Michigan. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2021. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2021, by Matt Curtis of Frankenmuth, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2021, by Matt Curtis of Frankenmuth, Michigan. 4. submitted on September 14, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5, 6. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Matt Curtis of Frankenmuth, Michigan. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.