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Where was Jeep founded?

My partner and I have been dreaming about buying a Jeep for years. It looks like we’re coming close to getting the Wrangler we’ve been waiting for, but it got me thinking—which country was Jeep founded? I don’t actually know!

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Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Finally being able to take home the Jeep Wrangler of your dreams is a momentous occasion! Jeep was founded in
Toledo, Ohio
, right here in America!
To celebrate your Jeep dreams coming true, here’s a little more history:
  • Jeep was founded via contract on July 16, 1941, when Willys-Overland Motor Co. was commissioned to produce reconnaissance vehicles for the American military
  • The very first Jeeps were used by Allied powers to tackle terrain during World War II
  • Over 600,000 Jeeps were produced for the War, and their presence overseas helped them gain popularity and success when they transitioned into a civilian vehicle
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