Grosse Ile in Michigan
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Trenton, Michigan

Trenton is a small city in Wayne County in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 18,853. The city is part of Downriver, a collection of mostly blue-collar communities south of Detroit on the west bank of the Detroit River. Many residents are employed in the city's factories such as the Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant, Solutia, and the Trenton Channel Power Plant.

Located at 42.1394, -83.1783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cities in Michigan, Populated places in Wayne County, Michigan, Metro Detroit, Detroit River, Populated places on the Great Lakes, Populated places established in 1816, Michigan in the War of 1812

Fort Amherstburg

Fort Amherstburg was built by the Royal Canadian Volunteers at the mouth of the Detroit River to replace Fort Detroit, which Britain was required to cede to the United States of America in 1796 as a result of the Jay Treaty. Built in the years before the War of 1812, Fort Amherstburg included "King's Navy Yard" for shipbuilding on the upper Great Lakes (Lakes Erie, Huron, and Superior). The war of 1812 began and escalated quickly with US General William Hull invading Canada in July 1812.

Located at 42.107, -83.113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History museums in Ontario, War of 1812 forts, Forts in Ontario

Wayne County Bridge

The Wayne County Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses the Trenton Channel in the Detroit River. Located in Wayne County, it connects Grosse Ile Township to mainland Trenton. It is one of two bridges connecting the island of Grosse Ile to the mainland — the other being the tolled Grosse Ile Toll Bridge to the north. Locals from Downriver also refer to the bridge as "The Free Bridge".

Located at 42.1276, -83.1753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Transportation in Detroit, Michigan, Detroit River, Bridges completed in 1931, Swing bridges in the United States, Bridges in Wayne County, Michigan, Road bridges in Michigan, Railroad bridges in Michigan

Fort Malden

Fort Malden is a fort that stands on the remains of Fort Amherstburg in Amherstburg, Ontario. The original fort was abandoned by the British/Canadians in 1813 when Southwest Ontario fell into American hands. The Americans began building a smaller replacement fort on the same site, but this was unfinished at the end of the war, when the region was returned to the British Empire.

Located at 42.107, -83.1132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Forts in Ontario, War of 1812 forts, Museums in Essex County, Ontario, National Historic Sites in Ontario, Military and war museums in Canada, Living museums in Canada, History museums in Ontario

Grosse Ile Municipal Airport

Grosse Ile Municipal Airport is a public airport located two miles (3 km) south of the central business district of Grosse Ile, in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It is owned by the Township of Grosse Ile. Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, Grosse Ile Municipal Airport is assigned ONZ by the FAA but has no designation from the IATA.

Located at 42.0992, -83.1614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Wayne County, Michigan, Airports established in 1929

Sugar Island (Detroit River)

Sugar Island is a small island in the Detroit River between Grosse Ile and Boblo Island. Sugar Island is part of Grosse Ile Township, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, and lies about 0.5 miles west of the border with Canada. Currently the island is uninhabited and was recently converted to wildlife refuge by the US Fish and Wildlife service (see below). The majority of the island is wooded and it is known for its white sandy beaches and easy access by boat. In the early part of the 20th century (c.

Located at 42.0914, -83.1442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Islands of the Detroit River, Geography of Wayne County, Michigan, Uninhabited islands of Michigan, Islands of Michigan

Grosse Ile (Michigan)

Grosse Ile is the largest island in the Detroit River and is the most populated island in the state of Michigan. It is on the American side of the river and is part of Wayne County. The island is approximately 9.6 mi² (24.9 km²) and has a population of 10,894. The island is commonly believed to be conterminous with the overall Grosse Ile Township, but in actuality, the township consists of over a dozen islands— many of which are very small and uninhabited.

Located at 42.13, -83.1603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Wayne County, Michigan, Detroit River, Islands of the Detroit River, Islands of Michigan

Naval Air Station Grosse Ile

Naval Air Station Grosse Ile was a Naval air station located on the southern tip of Grosse Ile, Michigan. It operated from 1927 until late 1969, and is now a township airport. During World War II NASGI was one of the largest primary flight training stations for Naval aviators, and RAF pilots. Among the many thousands of Navy pilots who began their careers at NASGI were former President George H. W. Bush, and game show host Bob Barker.

Located at 42.0992, -83.1614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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United States Navy bases, United States Naval Air Stations, Airports in Wayne County, Michigan, Closed facilities of the United States Navy