Milan Township in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Granary currently known as the Garage

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

1. The Granary currently known as the Garage Marker

Inscription. Oil extracted from soybeans was used in the paint for the early 20 century Ford vehicles. The beans were stored next door and transferred to this building via a chute from an upstairs window to be processed here. Generations have prospered because of the foresight of Henry Ford. Our wealth as a community is based in part upon the dedication and hard work of our forbearers advancing the automobile industry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 42° 4.852′ N, 83° 41.024′ W. Marker is in Milan, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is in Milan Township. It is on Neckel Court, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Neckel Ct, Milan MI 48160, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it

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finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Murals for Milan" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mill currently known as the Community House (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milan Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milan Veterans Wall Of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milan World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named "Murals for Milan" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milan.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

2. The Granary currently known as the Garage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.