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Introduction to Flat Rock, Michigan
Flat Rock, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 10 miles S of Taylor, Michigan and 20 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. There are 8,488 residents in the city.
Flat Rock History
The city of Flat Rock was founded by Michael Vreeland sometime between 1811 and 1820. The town was initially named the Village of Vreeland, since the Vreeland family owned 800 acres of land in the area. They gave up control of the land in 1838, and Flat Rock was incorporated as a village in 1923 and again as a city in 1965.
Flat Rock and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Flat Rock
Popular museums near Flat Rock include the Dearborn Historical Museum, the Lincoln Park Historical Museum and the Monroe County Historical Museum. Historic sites nearby are Historic Fort Wayne, the Fox Theater Building and Pewabic Pottery. Huroc Park and Community Park are the local parks. Community Park offers an ice skating rink, playgrounds, tennis courts, a museum and a library. Huroc Park is a popular spot for picnics and fishing.
Flat Rock Transportation
Flights are available from Bishop International Airport.
Flat Rock Higher Education
Colleges nearby include the College for Creative Studies, Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford Community College.
Comparing Flat Rock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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Escanaba River at Flat Rocks sic. between 1880 and 1899
Escanaba River (Flat Rocks) ca. 1898
Escanaba River at Flat Rocks between 1880 and 1899
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