Greenfield Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenfield Township, Michigan
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Former civil township
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 Greenfield Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Greenfield Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Organized | 1833 |
| Disestablished | 1926 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Greenfield Township was once a part of Wayne County, Michigan. It was created in 1833 from a piece of Springwells Township, which was its neighbor. Greenfield Township even had its own police force to keep things safe and orderly.
Over time, parts of Greenfield Township were added to nearby cities like Detroit and Highland Park. This process started around 1875. By 1926, Greenfield Township no longer existed as a separate area.
Today, you can still see where Greenfield Township used to be. Greenfield Road follows what was once the western border of the township. Eight Mile Road marked its northern edge. Tireman Avenue follows the old southern boundary, which separated Greenfield from Springwells Township.
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Towns and Villages of Old Greenfield
Before it disappeared, Greenfield Township included several small communities. These places were part of the township's history:
- Cassandra
- Greenfield
- Howlett
- Sherwood
- Strathmoor
- Whitewood (which later became Highland Park)
- Yew
Famous People from Greenfield
Greenfield Township is known for being the birthplace of an important American inventor.
Henry Ford's Early Life
In 1863, the famous industrialist Henry Ford was born in the southern part of Greenfield Township. He grew up to be the founder of the Ford Motor Company and a pioneer in the automobile industry.
Clara Bryant Ford's Home
Henry Ford's future wife, Clara Jane Bryant, was also born near Greenfield Township in 1866. Her family home was located about four miles north of where Henry Ford was born. It stood at the corner of Greenfield Road and Grand River Avenue.
See also
- In Spanish: Municipio de Greenfield (Míchigan) para niños
