Creston World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

1431 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan

( Memorial is on Plainfield Ave NE, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1943

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.