South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Studebaker Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Factory Site

Studebaker Bendix Heritage Trail

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 9, 2022

1. Studebaker Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Factory Site Marker

Inscription.
On February 16, 1852, Henry and Clement Studebaker opened the H&C Studebaker blacksmith shop on this site. In addition to blacksmithing, H&C Studebaker also built wagons and carriages.

The business grew rapidly and quickly outgrew the downtown site. By the late. 1860s, the newly renamed Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company shifted wagon production to the company's new plant on South Bend's southwest side. Carriage production remained downtown until the late 1880s when it to was moved to the new plant.

[Caption:]
In 1874, other buildings replaced the original Blacksmith Shop on what became known as "The Studebaker Block. The corner was later home to The S. S. Kresge store until its demolition in the early 1970s. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1852.

Location. 41° 40.487′ N, 86° 15.029′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. Marker is on South Michigan Street just south of West Jefferson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Michigan St, South Bend IN 46601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Studebaker Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Robertson's Department Store

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Victor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 112 S. Michigan St. (about 400 feet away); Knute Rockne (about 400 feet away); We Shall Overcome (about 500 feet away); 106 S. Michigan St. (about 500 feet away); Lincoln & Dixie Highways (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Bend.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 9, 2022

2. Studebaker Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Factory Site Marker

Studebaker Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 9, 2022

3. Studebaker Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.