On West Tuscola Street, 0.1 miles east of South Dehmel Road, on the left when traveling east.
Frankenmuth
The settlement of Frankenmuth and the organization of Saint Lorenz Evangelical Lutheran Church occurred simultaneously. Pastor Wilhelm Loehe of Neuendettelsau, Bavaria, was inspired to establish a German Lutheran colony by . . . — — Map (db m168040) HM
On South Main Street (State Highway 83), on the right when traveling north.
Side A:
The village of Frankenmuth began as a German community in 1845. Its first settlers were among the German immigrants who left their homeland because of poor farming conditions and political unrest. Frankenmuth also attracted people . . . — — Map (db m156446) HM
On South Main Street (State Highway 83) at Covered Bridge Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
founded in 1888
for more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for . . . — — Map (db m101555) HM
On South Main Street (State Highway 83) north of Rosstal Street, on the left when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Frankenmuth
Woolen Mill
Founded in 1894
for more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to . . . — — Map (db m101549) HM
On South Beyer Road, 0.5 miles north of East Curtis Road.
While W. Christian Gugel (1874-1930) was the treasurer of Saginaw County (1915-1920), he used his influence to ensure that the Dixie Hwy. Bridge was moved to span the Cass River at the Beyer Rd. location near his farm.
Because of his efforts it . . . — — Map (db m121627) HM
Near South Beyer Road, 0.5 miles north of East Curtis Road. Reported missing.
Side 1
Built in 1904, this 204-foot-long bridge carried the Detroit and Saginaw Turnpike over the Cass River in Bridgeport Township. By around 1919 the pike, which had become the well-traveled Dixie Highway, required a more substantial . . . — — Map (db m181462) HM
On Weiss Street at unnamed park road at the entrance to Heritage Park, on the right when traveling north on Weiss Street.
Marv Herzog, a proud native son, promoted Frankenmuth and its German/Bavarian heritage for over 56 years throughout the USA and Europe with his unique style as a polk accordionist, band leader and as one of its key ambassadors of goodwill.
. . . — — Map (db m206518) HM
Fifteen German immigrants from Franconia, Bavaria, led by the Rev. August Craemer, founded Frankenmuth in 1845. They were advised to settle here by the Rev. Frederick Schmid, Lutheran pastor of Ann Arbor's German colony, founded in the 1820's. Other . . . — — Map (db m92070) HM
On South Main Street (Michigan Route 83) north of Cass Street, on the right when traveling south.
A Michigan Centennial Business, the Frankenmuth Woolen Mill is recognized as the oldest, continuously operated woolen mill in Michigan. The original mill structure is still in use and remains the same today as when first opened in October of 1894. A . . . — — Map (db m168214) HM
On South Main Street (State Highway 83) 0.1 miles north of Covered Bridge Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Oscar and Evelyn Rau (left panel)
Originally established as the Hotel Goetz in 1902, Rau's Country Store, Inc. has been a family favorite since 1964. Oscar and Evelyn started Rau's Country Store, Inc. as Michigan's "Most Unique . . . — — Map (db m241107) HM
On East Tuscola Street east of South Main Street (State Highway 83), on the right when traveling east.
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Star of the West
Milling company
Founded in 1870
For more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for . . . — — Map (db m120827) HM
On South Main Street (Michigan Route 83) 0.3 miles north of West Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north.
Frankenmuth´s first restaurant, the Exchange Hotel, opened on this site in 1856. In 1900 John Hubinger built the New Exchange Hotel here. William Zehnder, Sr. and his wife, Emilie, acquired the restaurant in 1928. They remodeled the hotel in an . . . — — Map (db m168062) HM
