Epaphroditus Ransom

Historical marker location:

Kalamazoo, Michigan

( Marker is on S. Burdick Street near W. Cedar Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1987

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.