Ford River Rouge Complex
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Ford River Rouge Complex, at 3001 Miller Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Jun 2, 1978: one of 37 Landmarks in Michigan and 3 in Dearborn. It was among the first 4 of Dearborn’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering and transportation, at the national level. The district takes in 11 historic buildings. The listing covers 900 acres.
What it isIndustrial park in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 983 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ford River Rouge Complex
3001 Miller Rd., Dearborn
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Ford River Rouge Complex
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ford River Rouge Complex
Is Ford River Rouge Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 2, 1978 (Register number 78001516).
Is Ford River Rouge Complex a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jun 2, 1978. Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks, 3 of them in Dearborn.
Can you visit Ford River Rouge Complex?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Ford River Rouge Complex?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 983 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25338791 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.