Historical Marker
Ottawa Beach
Historical marker location:
Holland, Michigan
( Marker is at the intersection of Ottawa Beach Road and Auburn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Ottawa Beach Road.)
Marker installed: 2002
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.