International Automobile Company facts for kids

International Automobile Company was an early American car company from the "Brass Era." This was a time when cars were just starting to become popular.

The Company's Beginning

The International Automobile Company started in the fall of 1899. It was founded in Charleston, West Virginia. The company began with a lot of money, about US$500,000. This money was called its "capitalization," which means the total amount of money the company had to start with.

Who Started It?

The main people who started the company were H. A. La Paugh, Rebecca La Paugh, R. H. Hepner, D. B. Luckey, and J. Story. All of these founders were from New York.

Did They Build Cars?

Like many early American car companies, it is not certain if International Automobile Company actually built any cars. Many companies were formed during this exciting time, but not all of them succeeded in making vehicles.