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Warren, Michigan

Located in Macomb County, Michigan, Warren was established in 1837. The Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant in Warren produced most of the Sherman tanks used in WWII. GM's Technical Center in Warren is one of the largest corporate research campuses in the world.

Founded 1837 | Population 138,806 | Peak 138,806 (2024) | County Macomb County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Warren, Michigan

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1837 Township Established: Beebe's Corners becomes Warren Township.

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1940 Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant: Chrysler builds massive tank factory; produces M3 and M4 Sherman tanks for WWII.

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1957 City Incorporates: Warren incorporates as Michigan's 3rd largest city.

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1970 GM Technical Center: General Motors' massive research campus anchors Warren's economy.

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1971 Warren v. Michigan: Housing discrimination lawsuit highlights racial tensions in Detroit suburbs.

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2009 Auto Industry Crisis: GM bankruptcy and restructuring hit Warren hard.

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2020 Defense Industry Growth: Army's TACOM and defense contractors maintain strong presence.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1837 Government

Township Established

1940 Industry

Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant

1957 Government

City Incorporates

1970 Industry

GM Technical Center

1971 Civil Rights

Warren v. Michigan

2009 Business

Auto Industry Crisis

2020 Government

Defense Industry Growth

Did You Know?

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The Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant in Warren produced most of the Sherman tanks used in WWII.

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GM's Technical Center in Warren is one of the largest corporate research campuses in the world.

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Warren is Michigan's third-largest city, though many think of it as a Detroit suburb.

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Warren is located in Macomb County, Michigan.

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Warren was founded in 1837.

Famous People from Warren, Michigan

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Doug Weight

Ice Hockey Player · Born Jan 21, 1971 · Age 55

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Brian Maisonneuve

Association Football Coach, Association Football Player · Born Jun 28, 1973 · Age 52

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John Smoltz

Baseball Player · Born May 15, 1967 · Age 58

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Matt Hunwick

Ice Hockey Player · Born May 21, 1985 · Age 40

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Bryan Herta

Racing Automobile Driver · Born May 23, 1970 · Age 55

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