Furniture Industry

Historical marker location:

272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of Front Avenue Northwest and Front Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Front Avenue Northwest.)

Marker installed: 1958

Michigan played a significant role in the Civil War. Over 90,000 Michigan men served in the Union Army, and the state's contributions to the war effort included manufacturing weapons and supplies, providing food and clothing for soldiers, and supporting the Underground Railroad.