Betty Ford

Historical marker location:

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Pearl Street Northwest and Scribner Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling west.)

Born: April 8, 1918 - Died: July 8, 2011. Betty Ford was the First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977.

Michigan is home to several famous musicians, including Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Iggy Pop, and Bob Seger. Motown Records, one of the most influential record labels in history, was also founded in Detroit in 1959.