Sir Henry Royce - the co-founder of Rolls-Royce - is to have a blue plaque unveiled in his honour.
It will be the third blue plaque put up in Derbyshire by the county council this year.
The famous car maker and aero-engineer was nominated by Quarndon parish councillor Bryan Harris, and following a public vote, was chosen to be honoured with the prestigious blue plaque.
The plaque will be unveiled at Royce's former residence, Quarndon House, on Monday, November 5.
Councillor Andrew Lewer, leading of the authority, said: "When Henry Royce needed a bigger factory in order to cope with the growing demand for his cars, it took just one visit for Royce to decide that Derby was right for the job.
"Work began on the Derby factory in 1907, and over one hundred years later, Rolls-Royce plc continues to innovate and manufacture in Derby on Moor Lane, close to the original factory site on Nightingale Road.
"Royce moved his family to Derbyshire in 1908, taking up residence at The Knoll, since re-named Quarndon House. It was during his time in Derbyshire that Royce confirmed his reputation for never compromising quality for profit. The order books were full and the Derby factory consolidated Rolls-Royce's reputation as makers of the 'best car in the world.'
"It is, therefore, fitting that we are adding to Royce's substantial Derbyshire legacy with this plaque."
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