Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
W. C. Billy Durant
1861-1947
the creator of General Motors
Dedicated December 8, 1988
Derek Wernher, Sculptor
Matthew S. Collier
Mayor, City of Flint
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 43° 1.063′ N, 83° 41.692′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is on Lyon Street near West Water Street, on the right when traveling north. 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 marker. J. Dallas Dort (here, next to this marker); Carriage Town (a few steps from this marker); Bold Moves (a few steps from this marker); Flint Road Cart Factory / Durant-Dort Carriage Factory No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Nash And Chrysler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Durant And Dort (about 300 feet away); Orphans of the Automobile Industry (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on September 22, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.