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Description Pierce Governor was founded in Anderson in 1913 and named for George Pierce. They manufactured speed control governors for agricultural machinery and, later, the auto industry. Pierce Governor's factor was located on Ohio Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Jefferson Street. The buildings were demolished in the late 90's to make way for the Madison Community Health Center.