Frankenmuth in Saginaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan's Oldest Woolen Mill
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. Marker 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.
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); 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); Marv Herzog Fest Platz (approx. ¼ mile 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.)
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 486 times since then and 43 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.