Genesee Township near Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Charles Stewart Mott
Gifts to Flint and the World
Charles Stewart Mott lived for his community.
During his 60 years of service on the General Motors board of directors, he established and endowed the Mott Foundation in 1926 to improve Flint's civic welfare. Mott's generous gifts funded community education, the Flint College and Cultural Center, Genesee County Parks, Mott Community College, even Stepping Stone Falls before you. The Mott Foundation continues to support Flint's growth and development, in addition to many notable projects around the world.
"We scatter our shot too much when we try to do good. I'm dumping mine right here in my own home town. Maybe we can make a model city and show others how to do it."
Charles Stewert [sic] Mott
You Auto Know
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation currently has over $2 billion in assets.
Erected by MotorCities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the MotorCities National Heritage Area series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 43° 4.817′ N, 83° 38.989′ W. Marker is near Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is in Genesee Township. Marker is in Stepping Stone Falls County Park, about halfway between the parking lot and the falls (~190 feet). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5161 Branch Road, Flint MI 48506, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1912 Charles W. Parker Carousel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Coldwater Road Chapel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wisner Carriage Barn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gentleman Tinkerers (approx. 0.8 miles away); Buzzell House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Clayton Township Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Manwaring Building (approx. 0.9 miles away); Durant Barn (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 5, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.