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Westland, Michigan

Located in Wayne County, Michigan, Westland was established in 1966. Name chosen by public contest. Classic Detroit suburb.
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Founded 1966 | Population 81,000 | Peak 81,000 (2024) | County Wayne County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Westland, Michigan

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Westland's character and economy.
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1966 Founded: Westland was founded in Wayne County.
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1966 Incorporated: Name chosen by contest.
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2010 Modern Era: Westland continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Westland

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
Washington, D.C. – In the thick of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump zeroed in on a key group of voters with his shar…
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…
Jan 1, 1970
More Syrian Refugees Come America New Graph Shows Where Refugees Are
Washington, D.C. | April 13, 2016 The U.S. saw a noticeable uptick in Syrian refugees arriving on its shores in recent months, sti…
Jan 1, 1970
Students Trump Movement Takes Root Across Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Back in April 2016, as the presidential race heated up, a surprising wave of support for Donald Trump swept t…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Tries Attack 13 Year Old Michigan Girl Pays Painful Price
LANSING, Michigan (April 3, 2016) – A would-be attacker got more than he bargained for when he targeted a 13-year-old girl in a …

Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1966 Culture
Founded
1966 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Name chosen by public contest.
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Classic Detroit suburb.
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One of MI's most populous cities.
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Westland is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Westland was founded in 1966.

Famous People from Westland, Michigan

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Gregory Jbara
Stage Actor, Voice Actor · Born Sep 28, 1961 · Age 64
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Chris Conner
Ice Hockey Player · Born Dec 23, 1983 · Age 42

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