South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Studebaker Plaza
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
1. Studebaker Plaza Marker
The brothers, Clem and Henry Studebaker started a blacksmith and wagon shop in 1852 on this site.
The brothers received a grant in 1862 from the government to build wagons and then went on to become the largest wagon builder in the country.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 41° 40.484′ N, 86° 15.042′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It is at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and South Michigan Street, on the right when traveling east on West Jefferson Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Jefferson Blvd, South Bend IN 46601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Studebaker Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Factory Site (a few steps from this marker); Robertson's Department Store (within shouting distance of this marker); We Shall Overcome (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Victor (about 400 feet away); 112 S. Michigan St. (about 500 feet away); Knute Rockne (about 500 feet away); 106 S. Michigan St. (about 500 feet away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Bend.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
2. Studebaker Plaza Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
3. Studebaker Plaza Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
4. Studebaker Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
