Made for Speed

Historical marker location:

49965 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Charter Township, Michigan

( Marker can be reached from South Proving Grounds Boulevard.)

The Test Track at the Proving Grounds.

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.