Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Carriage Town
crossroads of American industry
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021
1. Carriage Town Marker
Inscription.
Carriage Town. crossroads of American industry. The history of Carriage Town spans the centuries from its simple beginnings as a river crossing for American Indians, to fur trading, lumbering, and eventually an industrial manufacturing center for carriages and automobiles. Here history also spans the incredible careers of a group of men with unusual abilities and visions. The town know nationally as the "Vehicle City" long before automobiles became the cradle of American automotive pioneers. Automotive legends such as William C. Durant [General Motors], J. Dallas Dort, Walter P. Chrysler [Chrysler Corporation], Charles W. Nash [American Motors], Albert Champion [AC Spark Plug], Louis and Arthur Chevrolet and David Buick were people with visions, people who put the nation on wheels and made Carriage Town the crossroads of American industry.
The history of Carriage Town spans the centuries from its simple beginnings as a river crossing for American Indians, to fur trading, lumbering, and eventually an industrial manufacturing center for carriages and automobiles. Here history also spans the incredible careers of a group of men with unusual abilities and visions. The town know nationally as the "Vehicle City" long before automobiles became the cradle of American automotive pioneers. Automotive legends such as William C. Durant [General Motors], J. Dallas Dort, Walter P. Chrysler [Chrysler Corporation], Charles W. Nash [American Motors], Albert Champion [AC Spark Plug], Louis and Arthur Chevrolet and David Buick were people with visions, people who put the nation on wheels and made Carriage Town the crossroads of American industry.
Location. 43° 1.059′ N, 83° 41.688′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Water Street and Lyon Street, on the right when traveling east on West Water Street. Located on the University Ave Corridor Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 W Water 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
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 261 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
