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44-651: Huron Township was organized in 1827 and originally included the land that now contains the cities of Romulus and Belleville as well as the townships of Van Buren and Sumpter . In the 1830s, a settlement was platted on the banks of the Huron River. The first post office opened with the name Huron, but soon closed. In 1860 a new post office was opened with the name Catville but changed its name to New Boston by 1868. Other early settlements included Belden, platted in 1857 by Frances J. Belden and now known as Willow, and Waltz, platted in 1872 by Joseph Waltz. On March 17, 1835

88-608: A "city boy born and raised in South Detroit ", which because little of the city of Detroit is at a latitude south of downtown, some have interpreted as a reference instead to Downriver. Cruisin' Downriver is an annual car show and cruise that takes place on M-85 /Fort St. in the Downriver cities of Southgate, Riverview, Wyandotte and Lincoln Park. It has run yearly since 2000, with people bringing their vintage cars to be seen and heard. There are also places to eat, drink, and shop along

132-461: A $ 95 million automated fulfillment center to accommodate fast-paced online grocery shopping on the city's south side, near I-275 and Eureka Road, in 2021. Romulus has a variety of small businesses throughout the city including hotels, bars, and restaurants. Retail is scarce in the city with the exception of a few pharmacies and small discount retailers . Due to the lack of major grocery retailers and numerous failed attempts to bring in new stores to

176-500: A sports complex called the Taylor Sportsplex, Oakwood Heritage Hospital, Taylor Meadows and Lakes of Taylor golf courses, Wallside Windows Factory, Cruisin' Telegraph, and Heritage Park . The latter is the site of the annual Junior League World Series each August. In some cases, southern Dearborn Heights is considered to be a part of the Downriver. Rock band Journey's 1981 arena-rock anthem " Don't Stop Believin' " describes

220-448: Is land and 0.35 square miles (0.91 km ) (0.95%) is water. Romulus is in the south-central portion of Wayne County . Interstate 94 (I-94) and I-275 run through the city. The City of Romulus is bordered to the north by Van Born Road, to the south by Pennsylvania Road, to the east by Inkster Road, and to the west by Hannan Road. As of the census of 2010, there were 23,989 people, 8,975 households, and 6,135 families living in

264-475: Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 35.83 square miles (92.80 km), of which 35.35 square miles (91.56 km) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.24 km) (1.34%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 13,737 people, 4,745 households, and 3,796 families residing in the township. The population density

308-450: Is still an important source of jobs, since the late 20th century and industrial restructuring, these communities have a higher proportion of white collar workers, as the economy of Metropolitan Detroit has diversified. Newer developments have featured larger single-family houses for contemporary tastes, and improved freeways have made commuting longer distances feasible. Brownstown Township, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Huron Township and Rockwood in

352-572: The 2010 census . Romulus is a western suburb of Metro Detroit and is also considered part of the Downriver collection of communities. It is most notable as the location of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport , a major hub for Delta Air Lines . The first white settler in Romulus was Samuel Polyne, a French-Canadian, who settled on section 2 in 1826, though he left soon after the township

396-461: The Romulus Engine plant on Ecorse Road. The facility produces V6 engines and 10-speed automatic transmissions for a plethora of Chevrolet , Buick , GMC , and Cadillac vehicles. In 2018, major online retailer Amazon opened its DTW1 Fulfillment Center, north of Metro Airport near Ecorse and Vining Roads. Approximately 1,600 workers are employed at the site. Grocery retailer Kroger built

440-568: The food desert community, most citizens have to travel to adjacent cities including Van Buren Township and Taylor to go to more prominent supermarket chains. After a failed city millage in February 2011, city officials had to close all of the city parks in order to keep the city financially stable. However, the Downtown Development Authority were willing to maintain the operations of Mary Ann Banks Park & Historical Park, reopening

484-582: The 1800s when slaves fled the inhumane conditions of plantations in the South for the free states of the North. There were two stops in Romulus and those structures are still intact to this day. Preston was located in the north-east part of Romulus. It had a post office from 1899 to 1906. On August 16, 1987, Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus was the site of the Northwest Airlines Flight 255 disaster, in which

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528-477: The 1920s-1940s and are identified by brick and mortar homes (often bungalows), tree-lined streets and Works Progress Administration -designed municipal buildings, typical also of the homes within Detroit's city limits. Communities that developed further south in the postwar period of the 1950s-1970s, such as Southgate, Taylor, Riverview, and Trenton, are more closely identified with tract homes and subdivisions. Through

572-481: The 1980s, areas such as Huron Township, Flat Rock, Rockwood, and Woodhaven were undeveloped, and there are still some operating farms. The Downriver cities of Ecorse, Gibraltar, River Rouge, Riverview, Trenton and Wyandotte, as well as Brownstown Township, are directly bordered by the Detroit River. Grosse Ile is an island community located in the middle of the Detroit River between mainland Downriver communities and

616-528: The Arabian Peninsula was convicted of eight criminal counts and sentenced to four life sentences plus 50 years without parole. On August 9, 2005, at approximately 9:30 PM, the EQ Recovery Plant caught fire. Citizens within 1 to 1 + 1 / 3 miles (1.6 to 2.1 km) radius were forced to evacuate their homes. Romulus and Wayne fire crews and crews from neighboring communities managed to put out

660-685: The Brownstown and Romulus areas respectfully. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit formerly operated the St. Aloysius School in Romulus. Downriver Downriver is a region of the Detroit metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Michigan . Most definitions of the region include the communities in Wayne County , south of Detroit , along the western shore of the Detroit River . The name derives from

704-649: The Canadian towns of LaSalle and Amherstburg, Ontario . The Downriver communities collectively are considered to have a distinct cultural identity within suburban Detroit, although some individual Downriver communities share many similarities with towns in the western, northern and eastern suburbs of Detroit. Taylor is the most populous city in the Downriver area. It is the site of the Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus , Michigan State Police Metro South Post , Southland Center ,

748-572: The Detroit River. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge , and an extensive network of recreational trails built under the Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative, are two environmental conservation and recreation projects in the region. The News-Herald is a local newspaper for Downriver, publishing on Wednesdays and Sundays. Downriver communities near Detroit and Dearborn (such as Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, River Rouge, Melvindale and Ecorse) were developed in

792-496: The Downriver name. The proximity to Canada across the Detroit River, coupled with residents associated with The Purple Gang , made Downriver one of the nation's major bootlegging hubs during Prohibition . According to Intemperance: The Lost War Against Liquor by Larry Englemann, "Soon after the passage of prohibition thousands of residents of the downriver communities began participating in rum-running and consequently reaped nearly unbelievable riches from their activities. During

836-409: The average family size was 3.19. In the cities population consists of 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 45,088, and

880-414: The average family size was 3.19. In the township 28.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% was from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 59,890, and

924-822: The children in the City of Romulus and other communities. The district is made up of a high school ( Romulus Senior High School ), a middle school, an early childhood center, and four elementary schools - Barth, Halecreek, Romulus, and Wick. A portion is instead within the Wayne-Westland Community Schools . It is zoned to Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary School in Wayne , Franklin Middle School in Wayne, and Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne. Summit Academy Schools and Metro Charter Academy are charter schools that serves students in

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968-428: The city. The population density was 639.9 inhabitants per square mile (247.1/km ). There were 8,943 housing units at an average density of 249.0 per square mile (96.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 65.36% White , 29.99% African American , 0.54% Native American , 0.59% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.81% from other races , and 2.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of

1012-418: The city. The population density was 673.7 inhabitants per square mile (260.1/km ). There were 9,946 housing units at an average density of 279.3 per square mile (107.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 50.5% White , 43% African American , 0.5% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.9% from other races , and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of

1056-460: The fact that the Detroit River , after running more or less west along the banks of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario , then bends to flow largely south before emptying into Lake Erie . Communities to the south of the city can thus be accessed by traveling downriver (as opposed to upriver) along the waterway. The Downriver label can be controversial, and many communities and the businesses therein have made various attempts to embrace, reject, or redefine

1100-523: The fire after letting it burn down a little bit. Chemical-filled smoke filled the sky, causing respiratory problems. Many citizens from both Romulus and Wayne were taken to Oakwood Annapolis Hospital (now Beaumont Hospital-Wayne), about two miles from the explosion site. No one was injured. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 35.95 square miles (93.11 km ), of which 35.61 square miles (92.23 km )

1144-519: The former L.C. Smith Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. It also has an operational police department, which its headquarters is located in the 610 building of the airport on the East service Drive, near the L.C. Smith building. The United States Postal Service operates the Romulus-Carl W. Morris Post Office located in downtown on Hunt Street and Goddard Road. In 1975, General Motors , opened

1188-530: The intersection of Ozga and Goddard roads, now commonly called "Five Points"). Pullen's Corners was platted in 1836. The community later took on the name of the township. The township of Romulus was set off from a part of Huron Township by an act of the Michigan Territorial Council on March 17, 1835, and the first township meeting was held on April 16, 1835, two years before the State of Michigan

1232-502: The late 20th century, there has been an increase in immigrants of other ancestries and religions, including East Asian Muslims and Hindus. Downriver communities were once known for their numerous residents of Southern origin, who had migrated to Michigan to work in the automotive industry during the early to mid-20th century. This migration slowed after World War II . Distinctively or predominantly Southern neighborhoods have not existed in Downriver for several decades. The composition of

1276-476: The median income for a family was $ 51,497. Males had a median income of $ 41,372 versus $ 27,517 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,679. About 10.6% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over. The elected city officials for the City of Romulus as of November 2021 (all terms end in 2025): The Wayne County Airport Authority has its headquarters in

1320-412: The median income for a family was $ 63,003. Males had a median income of $ 49,356 versus $ 31,140 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 23,497. About 3.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over. Huron Township contains its own school district, Huron School District , which serves most of

1364-450: The northeastern portion of Huron Township was set off and organized as Romulus Township. Within a few weeks, on April 6, 1835, the northwestern portion of the township became Van Buren Township. On April 6, 1840 the western half of the remaining portion of Huron Township organized as the township of Sumpter, creating the current boundaries of township. The Waltz Road–Huron River Bridge , first constructed in 1924 and later replaced in 2017,

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1408-473: The park in Spring 2011. By 2015, the city's finances had rebounded and with determination from city officials and citizens, most of the city's parks have reopened with improvements and even opening a new park - including: The Romulus Athletic Center , located at 35765 Northline Road, is a facility for recreation and conferences. It opened on April 1, 2008. The Romulus Community School District serves and educates

1452-534: The plane crashed into an overpass bridge and exploded just seconds after taking off. The crash killed all but one of the 155 passengers and crew and two more people on the roadway. A memorial for the victims is at the crash site at the Interstate 94 and Middlebelt Road interchange. On December 25, 2009, another Northwest plane, Flight 253 , suffered an unsuccessful bombing attempt as it approached Metro Airport. Nigerian man Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from Al-Qaeda in

1496-409: The population. There were 4,745 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and

1540-409: The population. There were 8,439 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and

1584-441: The population. There were 8,975 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 21.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1628-616: The prohibition years, in Ecorse and the other downriver towns, crime paid. Lavishly." In the first half of the 20th century, the urban communities in the northern and middle parts of Downriver were mainly populated by workers who were employed by the dozens of auto factories, manufacturing suppliers, ship builders, steel mills and chemical plants making up local heavy industry , including the Ford Rouge Plant Complex , Great Lakes Steel , McLouth Steel , and BASF . While heavy industry

1672-588: The route. According to an analysis of 2020 census data by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, the 18 Downriver cities and townships had an aggregate population of 356,601. As of 1989, the most common ethnic identities were German, Irish, and Polish. Other ethnic groups included Southern Whites, Blacks, Italians, Maltese and Hungarians. Ethnic festivals have been held during the summers. As of that year, historically most people growing up in Downriver stayed there after entering adulthood. Since

1716-543: The southern parts of Downriver were predominantly rural communities during the first half of the 20th century. While these communities have been developed for residential use and had significant population growth and suburbanization since the late 20th century, some working farms can still be found in these towns. Today, Downriver overall is known largely as a suburban Detroit region with working-class residential neighborhoods and recreational opportunities focused on boating, fishing, bird watching and waterfowl hunting areas around

1760-458: The township and very small portions of Ash Township to the south in Monroe County . The southeastern corner of the township is served by Flat Rock Community Schools , and the northeastern portion of the township is served by Woodhaven-Brownstown School District . Romulus, Michigan Romulus is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 23,989 at

1804-416: Was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The populace was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 22,979 people, 8,439 households, and 5,941 families living in

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1848-405: Was 386.2 inhabitants per square mile (149.1/km). There were 4,888 housing units at an average density of 137.4 per square mile (53.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.96% White , 1.08% African American , 0.64% Native American , 0.36% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.52% from other races , and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.50% of

1892-567: Was admitted in to the Union (1837), in the house of Joseph T. Pullen. The first supervisor was David J. Pullen. The township's name was changed to "Wayne" on March 19, 1845, but was changed back to Romulus on January 16, 1848. Romulus incorporated as a city in 1970. The village of Romulus was platted on the Lansing B. Misner estate in 1871. Romulus was a stop of the Underground Railroad in

1936-527: Was organized in 1835. The first settler in the village proper (prior to the 1865 annexation of the whole village and township into one city) was Samuel McMath, who moved from New York state to the area in 1827. He improved land and planned to bring his family to settle there, but he died before he could carry out this plan. Solomon Whitaker, Charles and Joseph Pulcifer located in the area in 1830, and in 1833, Jenks Pullen and his six sons settled at what became known as "Pullen's Corners" (located in section 19 at

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