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Westland, Michigan

Located in Wayne County, Michigan, Westland was established in 1966. Name chosen by public contest. Classic Detroit suburb.

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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Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture

Higher Education

1966 Culture

Founded

1966 Government

Incorporated

2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

Name chosen by public contest.

Classic Detroit suburb.

One of MI's most populous cities.

Westland is located in Wayne County, Michigan.

Westland was founded in 1966.

Famous People from Westland, Michigan

Gregory Jbara

Stage Actor, Voice Actor · Born Sep 28, 1961 · Age 64

Chris Conner

Ice Hockey Player · Born Dec 23, 1983 · Age 42

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