1824Architecture
Johnson, who built a small log cabin on 80 acres of land in 1824 (a state historical marker can now be found at the site).
1827History
This settlement became located in Bucklin Township when it was organized in 1827, but soon found itself in Nankin Township when Bucklin was divided in 1829.
1830Crime
Simmons was arrested and taken to Detroit, where he was tried and hanged September 24, 1830.
1832History
In 1832, Ezra Derby bought the tavern and land from the Simmons heirs and began establishing a settlement.
1834History
In 1834, a plat was recorded in Detroit with lots and a town square under the name Derby's Corners.
1836Military
In 1836, the name of the settlement was changed to Wayne, in honor of Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne.
1838Infrastructure
Soon a small hamlet began to develop, which was accelerated by the arrival of the Michigan Central Railroad in 1838.
1850History
The Chicago Road that ran through Wayne was paved with oak logs in 1850, becoming the Detroit and Saline Plank Road.
1867History
In 1867 it was changed to its current name of Michigan Avenue.
1869Government
In 1869, Wayne was incorporated as a village within Nankin Township with a population of about 800 people.
1888Economy
The Prouty and Glass Carriage Factory was the first, moving from Detroit in 1888.
1899Infrastructure
In 1899, the Detroit interurban railroad (a streetcar system connecting Detroit to outlying towns) reached Wayne and ran until 1929.
1916Architecture
Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indianapolis 500, built the Harroun motor car in Wayne from 1916 to 1921.
1924Economy
The Gotfredson Truck was produced from 1924 to 1927, and The Graham-Paige car company made vehicles in Wayne from 1928 to 1936.
1926Infrastructure
Stinson Aircraft was also located at the nearby Detroit Industrial Airport and produced small planes from 1926 to 1948.
1938Sports
== Notable people ==
Bill Stafford, (1938–2001) was a professional baseball player known for his time with the New York Yankees.
1957Architecture
The Michigan Assembly Plant was built in 1957, and the Gar-Wood company built garbage trucks and hydraulic equipment from 1947 to 1972.
1960History
(In 1960 Wayne officially became a city.)
Many major industries have located in the village over the years.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,051 people, 7,373 households, and 4,844 families living in the city.
2010History
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,593 people, 7,055 households, and 4,450 families living in the city.