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A few months back our patrols took us to the west side, our should I say our need for fuel. While on our way back I asked my scout car partner, who is also into cars, "Hey, you ever see Henry Ford's grave?" He hadn't, but knew it was in the city. Ironically, he had googled it just recently, as he was curious where he was buried.
I had previously worked the precinct he is buried in, and have stopped by the spot a couple of times. Sadly, the spot is kind of in the hood, but considering the graveyard is at a church site, I would consider it a relatively safe stop for visitors. The graveyard is filled with what appears to be every Ford family member dating back to the 1800's.
Standing in front of Henry Ford's grave is somewhat surreal. I've stumble past where the Dodge brothers lie, and maybe even Durant and Chevrolet, I really can't recall. That said, none of them changed the world in the same way that Henry Ford did. This guy was worshiped while alive, to a level in which I didn't even realize until walking through a display at Henry Ford Museum some years back. When he passed, people from all over the world grieved. While alive, people from all over the world send letters of appreciation for the cars he built.
For a gearhead, it was a pretty cool experience. Some people worship Elvis, other rock stars, or even world leaders. For me, visiting Henry Ford's grave ranked up there with any famous celebrity or leader.
For those wishing to pay a visit, the graveyard is located on Joy Rd just east of Southfield freeway in Detroit, MI.
I had previously worked the precinct he is buried in, and have stopped by the spot a couple of times. Sadly, the spot is kind of in the hood, but considering the graveyard is at a church site, I would consider it a relatively safe stop for visitors. The graveyard is filled with what appears to be every Ford family member dating back to the 1800's.
Standing in front of Henry Ford's grave is somewhat surreal. I've stumble past where the Dodge brothers lie, and maybe even Durant and Chevrolet, I really can't recall. That said, none of them changed the world in the same way that Henry Ford did. This guy was worshiped while alive, to a level in which I didn't even realize until walking through a display at Henry Ford Museum some years back. When he passed, people from all over the world grieved. While alive, people from all over the world send letters of appreciation for the cars he built.
For a gearhead, it was a pretty cool experience. Some people worship Elvis, other rock stars, or even world leaders. For me, visiting Henry Ford's grave ranked up there with any famous celebrity or leader.
For those wishing to pay a visit, the graveyard is located on Joy Rd just east of Southfield freeway in Detroit, MI.
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