First Congregational Church

Historical marker location:

Wayne, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of South Wayne Road and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Wayne Road.)

Marker installed: 1999

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.