Wyandotte in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
America's First Bessemer Steel Mill
Erected 1958 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S158.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list.
Location. 42° 12.181′ N, 83° 8.859′ W. Marker is in Wyandotte, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Elm Street. Marker is in a parking lot next to the Detroit River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wyandotte MI 48192, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka Iron Works & Wyandotte Savings Bank (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kelly's First Tilting Bessemer Steel Converter (about 400 feet away); Thomas Drug Store (about 400 feet away); First Fire Station (about 500 feet away); Melody Brothers Building (about 500 feet away); R. P. McMurphy's (about 600 feet away); The Triangular Corner (about 600 feet away); Hotel Arlington (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyandotte.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on September 26, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on November 25, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.