Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 13, 2014

1. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

has been designated a

National Historic Landmark

This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.

1982

National Park Service

United States Department of the Interior

The plaque above:

In 1929, Henry Ford created Greenfield Village. Guided by the philosophy of “learning by doing.” Ford not only paid tribute to his friend and hero, Thomas Edison, but also gave Americans a chance to experience history firsthand. His vision was realized by relocating and preserving an unrivaled collection of authentic historic buildings into an American Village.

Today, Greenfield Village embodies the spirit of Henry Ford’s bold vision. Farmers, artisans, inventors, writers, shopkeepers and railroad workers carry out their daily tasks throughout this changing landscape. The energy is unmistakable as their powerful and inspiring stories bring 300 years of the American experience to life every day.

Erected 1982.

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marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.

Location. 42° 18.222′ N, 83° 13.893′ W. Marker is in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from Oakwood Boulevard near West Village Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20900 Oakwood Boulvard, Dearborn MI 48124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Armington & Sims Machine Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Millpond (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wright Cycle Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hanks Silk Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sir John Bennett Jewelry Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); The Carver Lab (approx. ¼ mile away); Smith Creek Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Office and Library (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dearborn.

Also see . . .
1. Greenfield Village - The Henry Ford. Entering Greenfield Village is like stepping into an 80-acre time machine. It takes you back to the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s past. There are 83 authentic, historic structures, from Noah Webster’s home, where he wrote the first American dictionary, to Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park laboratory, to the courthouse
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2. The Gate to Greenfield Village
where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. The buildings and the things to see are only the beginning.

This website will give you access to all the information about Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. (Submitted on November 10, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. Oscar Mayer App Invites You to Find the Six Wienermobiles - AdWeek. Did you know there are up to six Wienermobiles on the streets at any time? Now you can locate any of them within 200 miles, thanks to Oscar Mayer's new dedicated Wienermobile app. (Submitted on November 10, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Statue of Henry Ford image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 13, 2014

3. Statue of Henry Ford

The Henry Ford Motor Company image. Click for full size.

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4. The Henry Ford Motor Company

The first Ford motor car (replica) image. Click for full size.

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5. The first Ford motor car (replica)

The Wright Cycle Shop image. Click for full size.

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6. The Wright Cycle Shop

Smith Creek Depot image. Click for full size.

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7. Smith Creek Depot

4-4-0 American Locomotive image. Click for full size.

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8. 4-4-0 American Locomotive

Water Tower & Coaling Tower image. Click for full size.

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9. Water Tower & Coaling Tower

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10. Mill Pond

Loranger Gristmill image. Click for full size.

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11. Loranger Gristmill

Farris Windmill image. Click for full size.

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12. Farris Windmill

Ford 999 racer image. Click for full size.

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13. Ford 999 racer

in the Henry Ford Museum.

Exploded Model T Ford image. Click for full size.

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14. Exploded Model T Ford

in the Henry Ford Museum.

The chair Lincoln was shot in. image. Click for full size.

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15. The chair Lincoln was shot in.

The bus Rosa Parks rode. image. Click for full size.

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16. The bus Rosa Parks rode.

Dymaxion House image. Click for full size.

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17. Dymaxion House

Wienermoblile image. Click for full size.

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18. Wienermoblile

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 68 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week January 8, 2017. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. submitted on November 10, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.