Historical Marker

Norrie Park

Historical marker location:
Ironwood, Michigan
( Marker can be reached from Norrie Park Road.)
Marker installed: 1960

Michigan was the birthplace of the American automobile industry. In the early 20th century, automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler established headquarters and factories in Michigan, leading to a boom in the state's economy and population. Detroit became known as the "Motor City" and a symbol of American industrial power.