Historical Marker
St. Charles Church
Historical marker location:
8125 Swan Creek Rd, Newport, Michigan
( Marker is on North Dixie Highway south of Swan Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.)
1882.
Michigan was the birthplace of the American automobile industry. In the early 20th century, automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler established headquarters and factories in Michigan, leading to a boom in the state's economy and population. Detroit became known as the "Motor City" and a symbol of American industrial power.