Horace Elgin Dodge

1868–1920 (age 52)

automobile manufacturer

Biography

Horace Elgin Dodge co-founded the Dodge Brothers Company with his brother John, building it into one of the pioneering forces of the American automobile industry. His skill in engineering and manufacturing helped transform transportation across the nation.

Beyond business, he supported charitable causes in Detroit and sought to share the benefits of industrial progress with broader society, leaving a legacy commemorated by those who visit Woodlawn Cemetery.