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Redford Township, Michigan

Located in Wayne County, Michigan, Redford Township was established in 1833. Western Detroit suburb in Wayne County. One of the most populated townships in Michigan.
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Founded 1833 | Population 46,000 | Peak 46,000 (2024) | County Wayne County

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1833 Township: W Detroit suburb.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Redford Township.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Redford Township's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Redford Township continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Redford Township

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Fans Claim Player Was ‘Robbed’ After Failing To Solve This Tough Puzzle
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Jan 1, 1970
Her Mom Died When She Was 5-Years-Old And She Later Moved To NYC With $35, Today She’s World Famous
Critics have long argued that Madonna is all style and spectacle with little substance underneath. Supporters, however, point to s…
Jan 1, 1970
This Innocent Looking Boy Grew Up To Become One Of The World’s Most Evil Men
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Jan 1, 1970
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President Donald Trump delivered an unexpected moment of…
Jan 1, 1970
Anti Trade Message Trump Targets Reagan Democrats
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Jan 1, 1970
Michigan Could Eliminate Gun Free Zones Churches and Schools
LANSING, Michigan – In late April 2016, Michigan lawmakers pushed forward a controversial bill that could have stripped away gun…

Complete Historical Timeline

1833 Government
Township
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Western Detroit suburb in Wayne County.
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One of the most populated townships in Michigan.
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Named for the red ford across the Rouge River.
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Redford Township was founded in 1833.
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Redford Township has a population of approximately 46,000.

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W
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SH
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L
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