Historical Markers in
Osceola County, Michigan

Founding of Marion / Marion Mill Pond and Dam John Emil Larson Farm Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
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.
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