Brooklyn's Founder

Historical marker location:

Brooklyn, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 50 and Chicago Street, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 50.)

The Kellogg's company, famous for its breakfast cereals, was founded in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1906. The company's first product was Corn Flakes, which was invented by John Harvey Kellogg and his brother Will Keith Kellogg. The company went on to produce many other popular cereals, including Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, and Special K.