Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Henry Ford at Richmond Hill

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2012

1. Henry Ford at Richmond Hill Marker

Inscription. In 1925, Henry Ford of Detroit, Mich., a leading American automobile pioneer who perfected the assembly line concept of auto manufacturing, began acquiring large tracts of land on both sides of the nearby Ogeechee River. He sponsored extensive agricultural and forestry operations, providing the impoverished area with much-needed employment opportunities. Ford also implemented numerous civic improvements for the people of the Ways Station-Richmond Hill community, including medical, educational and cultural. Near here, on the river, Henry and Clara Ford built their winter home, Richmond, in 1936. Ford was active in the local community until his death in 1947.

Erected 2012 by Coastal Bryan Heritage Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 31° 56.65′ N, 81° 18.45′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. It is at the intersection of Richard Davis Drive and Henry Ford Avenue (Georgia Route 144), on the right when traveling east on Richard Davis Drive. The marker stands at the Richmond Hill City Hall.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Richard Davis Drive, Richmond Hill GA 31324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles,

and in Greater Savannah.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J. F. Gregory (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert E. Lee (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ways Station (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Ways Station (about 700 feet away); Jack Fleming Gregory, Senior (about 700 feet away); Community House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richmond Hill Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martha-Mary Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond Hill.

Also see . . . Richmond Hill. Wikipedia has further information on Richmond Hill and Henry Ford's presence there. (Submitted on April 15, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2012

2. Henry Ford at Richmond Hill Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2012

3. Henry Ford at Richmond Hill Marker

At the Richmond Hill City Hall

Photographed by Hartsook, 1919

4. Henry Ford

This photo is from the Library of Congress.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.