Historical Marker

Lumberjack Park

Historical marker location:
9160 N Lumberjack Rd, Riverdale, Michigan
( Marker can be reached from North Lumberjack Road near Madison Road.)
Marker installed: 1982

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.