Scottville

Historical marker location:

112 South Main Street, Scottville, Michigan

( Marker is on South Main Street near U.S. 10, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1989

The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. It was founded in 1817, 20 years before Michigan became a state, and its alumni include President Gerald Ford, Google co-founder Larry Page, and actor James Earl Jones.