Lapeer Public Library

Historical marker location:

921 West Nepessing Street, Lapeer, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of West Nepessing Street and North Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West Nepessing Street.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.