River History - Detroit, MI - Michigan Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This marker is part of the commemoration of the 300th year since Detroit's founding by Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac in 1701. It is from a series called Detroit 300 and declares this to be an Automotive National Heritage Area. The river walk is a 5 1/2 mile trail along the Detroit River offering splendid views of Windsor, Canada on the whole route. This marker is placed at Hart Plaza.

Historical Date: 01/01/1701 Description: River History For centuries, Native People used the Detroit River for travel, trade, and food. From 1701 to the mid-19th century, French, British, and American settlers used the River the same way. After 1870, companies that processed steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufactured ships and stoves located on the riverfront, and dumped industrial waste into it. The growing city of Detroit sent sewage into it. By 1930, pollution was a major problem. Clean-up efforts since the 1970s have restored the River. today, the Detroit River is a recreational resource, and more greenways and habitat are being developed along its banks. Parking nearby?: yes D/T ratings: website: [Web Link] Registered Site #: N/A Historical Name: Not listed

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