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Inkster, Michigan

Inkster is a city in Wayne County in the U.S.
Population 26,088

Top Events in Inkster History

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1825Government
It was settled by non-indigenous people in 1825.
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1828Civil Rights
Robert Inkster, a Scotsman born March 27, 1828, in Lerwick, Shetland, operated a steam sawmill on present-day Inkster Road near Michigan Avenue in the early 1860s.
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1857Government
A post office named "Moulin Rouge" was established there in December 1857.
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1863History
The post office was renamed "Inkster" in July 1863.
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1878Infrastructure
The village had a station on the Michigan Central Railroad by 1878.
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1926Government
It incorporated as a village in 1926 from parts of Nankin Township and Dearborn Township.
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1964Government
After much legal wrangling by the city of Dearborn, Dearborn Township, and the village of Inkster to sort out final borders for these communities, Inkster was incorporated as a ...
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2000History
=== 2000 census === At the 2000 census, there were 30,115 people, 11,169 households and 7,460 families residing in the city.
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2010History
== Government and infrastructure == The city had 63 police officers in 2010.
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2013History
In 2013 it had 25 police officers.

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Historical Timeline

1825Government
It was settled by non-indigenous people in 1825.
1828Civil Rights
Robert Inkster, a Scotsman born March 27, 1828, in Lerwick, Shetland, operated a steam sawmill on present-day Inkster Road near Michigan Avenue in the early 1860s.
1857Government
A post office named "Moulin Rouge" was established there in December 1857.
1863History
The post office was renamed "Inkster" in July 1863.
1878Infrastructure
The village had a station on the Michigan Central Railroad by 1878.
1926Government
It incorporated as a village in 1926 from parts of Nankin Township and Dearborn Township.
1964Government
After much legal wrangling by the city of Dearborn, Dearborn Township, and the village of Inkster to sort out final borders for these communities, Inkster was incorporated as a ...
2000History
=== 2000 census === At the 2000 census, there were 30,115 people, 11,169 households and 7,460 families residing in the city.
2010History
== Government and infrastructure == The city had 63 police officers in 2010.
2013History
In 2013 it had 25 police officers.
2014Architecture
Inkster Justice Center, which is to house the Inkster Police Department and the 22nd District Court, was scheduled to be opened in Spring 2014.
2015Military
As a result of the police beating of Floyd Dent in January 2015, which was caught on a police vehicle's dash cam and released to the public, the victim was awarded $1.4 million.
2017Infrastructure
=== Police brutality lawsuit settlements === In 2017, it was reported that a one-time property tax assessment of nearly $200 was levied on Inkster residents to cover settlements...
2018Education
Truman High School, until it merged into Taylor High in 2018.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 25,369 people, 9,821 households, and 6,175 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

1
Inkster is located in the state of Michigan.
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Inkster has a population of 26,088 residents.
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A western suburb of Detroit, Inkster is located about 14 miles (23 km) southwest of downtown Detroit.

Famous People from Inkster, Michigan

GD
Geraldine Doyle
Model · Born Jul 31, 1924 · Died Dec 26, 2010 (age 86)
AB
Anavia Battle
Sprinter, Athletics Competitor · Born Mar 28, 1999 · Age 26

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