FUN WITH MAPS ISSUE 2026-101: A Rewind Special  

By Steve Kovacs (Introduction by Chuck Gibson)

LOVELAND, OH (June 16, 2026) – This Rewind special edition teaches us a little about the incorporation of the Ford Motor Company and its founder Henry Ford. (Originally published on Loveland Beacon 6/16/2021) 

Ford

Fix Or Repair Daily.  Many folks over a certain age will know this less-than-kind take on the “acronym” of the name of the founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford.

The Ford Motor Company has improved its quality since the somewhat dark days of the 1970s.

Ford incorporated in 1903 on this day.  The Company is credited for inventing and refining the assembly line, which in turn allowed them to make low-cost cars.  The Model-T, launched in 1908, benefited from this.  Ford has also pioneered vertical integration in its industry.

Ford is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.  It is the number two US automaker, behind General Motors.  Ford holds a 14% market share of the crowded US market. It is number five globally in sales.

Have you owned a Ford?   Maybe a Galaxy or a Thunderbird? How about the Mustang? Maybe the Bronco, Crown Victoria, or a Five Hundred?

Here is Carey and Lea’s map of Michigan Territory from 1822 – showing parts of the western shores of Lake Michigan being part of Michigan. And not part of Wisconsin.

Steve Kovacs and his wife Theresa reside in Loveland, Ohio where they raised their two children. He is a passionate collector of antique maps. Visit his antique map boutique world-on-paper online. Watch for his daily feature Fun with Maps here on Loveland Beacon.