It’s a cool thing when significant old sites are saved for a public that’s hungry for history…even if they are in complete disrepair and in sorrier-looking shape than they were over 100 years ago.
The ruins of the old Lincoln Brick factory in Grand ledge welcome visitors every day, and it’s quite a sight to see. It’s located in the woods just off Lincoln Brick Park along the Grand River.
The factory was owned by the Lincoln Brick Company (originally Baker Clay Co.) and was the last of the area’s five brick companies, having produced up to 40,000 bricks a day since 1914 and ceasing production in 1947.
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These bricks were used for the construction of many area buildings, including Grand Ledge’s city hall, post office, library and Sawdon school. The land was sold in 1975 to Eaton County, who had a staff that was wise enough to make the grounds an historical public park for all to visit and learn about the area’s brick & clay production past…