Northville in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hirsch Blacksmith Shop

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2021

1. Hirsch Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. John Hirsch shaped metal in his shop in downtown Northville. His tools and hot forge were vital to the community - crafting nails, repairing farm equipment, making horseshoes. His shop operated from the mid-1800's until the 1920s, and it was reconstructed here guiding by historic photographs. It opened here in 1985 with a blacksmith forge on the right. An exhibit space is on the left.

Erected by Northville Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 42° 25.979′ N, 83° 28.78′ W. Marker is in Northville, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is located as part of the Mill Race Historical Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Griswold St, Northville MI 48167, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J.M. Mead General Store (a few steps from this marker); Cady Inn (a few steps from this marker); Wash Oak School (a few steps from this marker); Interurban Station (within shouting distance of this marker); New School Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Race Historical Village (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Weavers Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Outhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northville.

Also see . . . The Hirsch Blacksmith. Excerpt:

The blacksmith shop was built on Main and Hutton St in Northville by Mr. Hirsch, a Northville resident who moved from New York in the 1860s.

(Submitted on April 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2021

2. Hirsch Blacksmith Shop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.