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Garden City, Michigan

Garden City is a city in Wayne County of the U.S.
Population 27,380

Top Events in Garden City History

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1835Culture
== History == The origins of Garden City started with the transfer of the property to John Lathers from Andrew Jackson for 160 acres (0.65 km2) in October 1835.
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1927History
In June 1927, Garden City became a village within Nankin Township, with Arnold Folker as Village President.
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1952History
The honeymoon cottage of Henry Ford and his wife, Clara Jane Bryant, was moved here from Dearborn in 1952.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 30,047 people, 11,479 households, and 8,230 families living in the city.
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2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 27,692 people, 10,894 households, and 7,383 families living in the city.
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2016Education
Raphael Catholic School in Garden City closed in 2016.

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Historical Timeline

1835Culture
== History == The origins of Garden City started with the transfer of the property to John Lathers from Andrew Jackson for 160 acres (0.65 km2) in October 1835.
1927History
In June 1927, Garden City became a village within Nankin Township, with Arnold Folker as Village President.
1952History
The honeymoon cottage of Henry Ford and his wife, Clara Jane Bryant, was moved here from Dearborn in 1952.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 30,047 people, 11,479 households, and 8,230 families living in the city.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 27,692 people, 10,894 households, and 7,383 families living in the city.
2016Education
Raphael Catholic School in Garden City closed in 2016.

Did You Know?

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Garden City is located in the state of Michigan.
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Garden City has a population of 27,380 residents.
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A western suburb of Detroit, Garden City is located roughly 15 miles (24 km) west of downtown Detroit.

Famous People from Garden City, Michigan

JM
John C. Maxwell
Writer, Pastor · Born Feb 20, 1947 · Age 79

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