History
French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded a fort and settlement at the site of Detroit in 1701. Originally the settlement was called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit after the comte de Pontchartrain, minister of marine under Louis XIV and for the river that connects Lakes St. Clair and Erie. The British gained control of the area in 1760 and thwarted an Indian attack three years later during Pontiac’s Rebellion. In 1796 Detroit and its surrounding areas passed to the United States, and from 1805 to 1847 the town was the territorial and state capitol of Michigan. Though Detroit fell to the British for a short time during the War of 1812 (see: Battle of Detroit), it was recaptured by Gen. William Henry Harrison in 1813.
Detroit was incorporated as a city in 1815.
Situated strategically on a strait along the Great Lakes waterway, Detroit emerged as a key transportation center. The city grew steadily during the 1830s, and subsequent decades saw substantial growth in the shipping, shipbuilding and manufacturing industries. A thriving carriage trade set the stage for the work of Henry Ford, who in 1899 built his first automobile factory in Highland Park, an independent city within Detroit. Ford’s manufacturing innovations as well as significant contributions from many other automotive pioneers such as William C. Durant, the Dodge brothers and Louis Chevrolet, solidified Detroit’s status as the world’s car capital, and the blossoming industry spurred the city’s spectacular growth during the first half of the 20th century.
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History
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Because of its location near Detroit Lake and Detroit Lake State
Michigan Travel Guide
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Eastpointe is a city located in Macomb County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 34,077.
History
Originally incorporated as the village of Halfway in 1924, it was rechartered as a city in 1929 under the name East Detroit. The city changed its name to Eastpointe after a vote in 1992. The school district still uses the name East Detroit, however.
Entertainment/Recreation
Though there are many options within the greater Metro Detroit area, residents of Eastpointe don't have to go far to enjoy some of life's distractions. One particularly nice event is the Music in the Park, put
Eastpointe is a city located in Macomb County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 34,077.
History
Originally incorporated as the village of Halfway in 1924, it was rechartered as a city in 1929 under the name East Detroit. The city changed its name to Eastpointe after a vote in 1992. The school district still uses the name East Detroit, however.
Entertainment/Recreation
Though there are many options within the greater Metro Detroit area, residents of Eastpointe don't have to go far to enjoy some of life's distractions. One particularly nice event is the Music in the Park, put
Romulus is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,979.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 93.0 km² (35.9 mi²). 93.0 km² (35.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 22,979 people, 8,439 households, and 5,941 families residing in the city.
