Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Charles W. Nash

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

1. Charles W. Nash Marker

Inscription. This Queen Anne style house, built circa 1890, was owned by automotive pioneer Charles W. Nash (1864-1948). Born in Illinois, Nash worked on area farms before forming a successful hay-processing firm, “Adams and Nash,” in 1882. He was hired by the Flint Road Cart Company as a cushion stuffer at $1.00 a day in 1890. He later became general manager and vice president of the Durant-Dort Carriage Company, general manager of the Buick Motor Company (1910) and president of Buick and the General Motors Corporation (1912). In 1916 he formed the Nash Motor Company.

Erected 1988 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1397.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 43° 1.041′ N, 83° 41.783′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is on Mason Street, 0.1 miles north of West Water Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Mason St, Flint MI 48503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William C. Durant / Durant-Dort Carriage Company (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Nash And Chrysler (within shouting distance of this marker); Durant And Dort (within shouting distance of this marker); Flint Road Cart Factory / Durant-Dort Carriage Factory No. 1 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Freedman House (about 400 feet away); The Daniels House (about 400 feet away); Bold Moves (about 400 feet away); W. C. Billy Durant (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

2. Charles W. Nash Marker

Marker with Genesee County Historical Society in background

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

3. Home

The 1890 home of Charles Nash

Charles W. Nash image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Nash Motors

4. Charles W. Nash

Photo from press release from the automaker's Public Relations Department for publicity of company and its executive.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.