Christopher Columbus Smith / Garfield A. "Gar" Wood

Historical marker location:

1396 St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of St. Clair River Drive (State Highway 29) and Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Clair River Drive.)

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.