Old Wayne Village Hall

Historical marker location:

1 Town Square Street, Wayne, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Town Square Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1987

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.