Macomb County, Michigan

Cities: Armada || Chesterfield Twp || Eastpointe || Fraser || Memphis || Mount Clemens || New Baltimore || New Haven || Richmond || Romeo || Roseville || Shelby Twp || St. Clair Shores || Sterling Hts. || Utica || Warren || Washington

Neighbor Counties: Oakland || St. Clair || Wayne

Macomb County is the third largest county in Michigan.  It was named after General Alexander Macomb. He was commandant of  Detroit from 1815 to 1821 and was a hero in the war of 1812. Macomb County's mineral waters made the Mount Clemens bath house business a mainstay of the economy from 1873 to 1942. It was 1917 when Selfridge Field (now the Selfridge National Guard Base) started training pilots, and when the Chrysler Tank Plant was built in Warren.  Macomb County became a major part of World War II production. After the war the economic base diversified into automobile, missile, metal and chemical production.

Armada || Map || Macomb County

A pleasant town of about 1,550 residents, the village is surrounded by apple orchards and farms. City Hall: 74274 Burk - 810-784-9151. Businesses: Vibrant downtown area with some small industry. Library: The public library is on Church Street. Parks: Village Park, just off North Ave, tennis courts and track behind Armada High School. Big Events: Armada Agricultural Fair, Armada Applefest.

Chesterfield Twp || Map || Macomb County

Eastpointe || Map || Macomb County

Fraser || Map || Macomb County

Memphis || Map || Macomb County

A tree-lined town of about 1,500, the city's name means "Place of the Tiger".  It holds the Guiness record for the highest five-digit house number in the world. City Hall: 35095 Potter - 810-392-3625. Businesses: Small industrial base. Shopping: Essentials include a drug store, hardware, banking, food markets, resturant and hair stylists. Library: memphis Public Library offers a variety of services at it's new location. Parks: Union Street Park, Belle River Park. Big Events: Memphis Festival (city-wide garage sale), firemen's field day, tree lighting ceremony with caroling and arrival of Santa Claus.

Mount Clemens || Map || Macomb County

New Baltimore || Map || Macomb County

Along Anchor bay, the city, with a population approaching 7,000, retains its small town feeling. It is, however, growing. One of the most affordable, attractive places to live in southeastern Michigan. An industrial zone continues to grow. newer factories include Holloway Equipment Co. and Expan Inc. Shopping: VG's and blockbuster Video anchor Plaza at the Pointe, the city's largest commercial development. Due to the generosity of industrialist Stuart MacDonald, New Baltimore boasts perhaps the area's most beautiful library. Parks: The Waterfront Park, Ruedisale Point. Big Events: Lions Winterfest, Fishfly Festival, Ice Cream Social and Triathlon, Turkey Festival, History Harbor Festival, Christmas singalong.

New Haven || Map || Macomb County

A rural, agricultural community with a population of about 2,400, New Haven is located between Mount Clemens and Richmond. City Hall: 58725 Havenridge Avenue - 810-749-5301. Businesses: The industrial base in the area is led by an iron castings factory called New Haven Foundry on Main Street. The foundry employs 350 and makes cylinder block heads and other auto parts for car companies. Library: Lenox Township Library just across from New Haven Middle School. Parks: City park located on Havenridge. Big Events: Memorial Day parade and ceremony, Fun Fest, homecoming parade, tree lighting and singalong.

Richmond || Map || Macomb County

Located in northeast Macomb County, the city of over 4,140 is an active small town with tree-lined streets and a quiet atmosphere. Richmond is growing, as more residents and businesses discover its convenient location between Port Huron and Mt. Clemens. The four faced town clock located on Main Street is a marker from the city's history. City Hall: 68225 Main Street - 810-727-7571. Businesses: Strong downtown area with small stores, car dealerships, restaurants and other commerce. Light industry located throughout the city, along with three shopping centers. A small industrial park located on 32 mile road includes a regional Michigan State Police post. Shopping: Kmart and Kroger anchor the city's largest commercial plaza, at Gratiot and M-19. Lenox Square Mall on Gratiot is anchored by Schmidt and Schwark IGA. The downtown business district offers a variety of goods and services.  Library: Richmond hosts a large and friendly library, expanded in 1992.Located on 32 mile road next to Richmond High School. Parks: Beebe Street Park, Bailey Street Park, and Gierk Street Park. Big Events: Merchant Expo, Fireworks festival, "Good Old Days", Christmas parade.

Romeo || Map || Macomb County

Roseville || Map || Macomb County

Shelby Township || Map || Macomb County

Sterling Heights || Map || Macomb County

St. Clair Shores || Map || Macomb County

Utica || Map || Macomb County

Warren || Map || Macomb County

Washington || Map || Macomb County

All copyrights reserved © Tom Dean Associates 1996- 2003