Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Birthplace of Ford Automobile
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 3, 2021
1. Birthplace of Ford Automobile Marker
Inscription.
Birthplace of Ford Automobile. . This marker commemorates the birthplace of the Ford Motor car. Here in 1892, Henry Ford began experimenting with the motorized vehicle in his workshop, a small one-story brick structure, once located on this site. His invention was quite simple compared to today’s automobiles. It consisted of a two-cylinder machine, mounted in a light frame geared to bicycle wheels. That unpretentious auto was the start of the Ford Motor Company, which played a major part in the automobile industry that changed the face of Michigan and the world.
This marker commemorates the birthplace of the Ford Motor car. Here in 1892, Henry Ford began experimenting with the motorized vehicle in his workshop, a small one-story brick structure, once located on this site. His invention was quite simple compared to today’s automobiles. It consisted of a two-cylinder machine, mounted in a light frame geared to bicycle wheels. That unpretentious auto was the start of the Ford Motor Company, which played a major part in the automobile industry that changed the face of Michigan and the world.
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S62.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 42° 20.082′ N, 83° 3.184′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Bagley Street and West Grand River Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Bagley Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Bagley Street, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
