Located in the northwest corner of Macomb County, Bruce Township is bordered by Oakland County to the west, Lapeer County to the north, Washington Township to the south and Armada Township to the east. Organized in 1833, Bruce Township has retained its rural, agricultural based character. Growth has been steady. Bruce Township

Center Line is 1.7 square miles and is located in Macomb County. Center Line was incorporated into a village in 1925 and as a city in 1936. The St. Clement Church Bell Tower is a landmark of Center Line. There is also the Center Line Memorial Park, the recreation center and one public library. Center Line got its name from being between two major Indian Trails in the 1840

On July 22, 1782 David Zeisberger and his followers founded the first settlement in Clinton Township. He described the site of "New Gnadenhutten" in his diary, "founded on this side of the river a fine place to lay out a town on a height ... between the river and the height, there are many springs with many separate little brooks that flow into the river and have exceedingly good water. The land on the site of the town is so sandy ... the lowlands are very rich with heavy timber. We chose this place before all others for our town site ... heavily laden boats can go even to the fork, a half-mile higher up ... and canoes can go much further. We are glad and thankful to have found such a good and healthy a spot for a town site nothing was lacking. We found traces that long ago an Indian town must have stood on this place."

Eastpointe is an excellent residential community of high quality predominantly brick homes, most of which were constructed during the past 30-40 years and are well maintained. There are ample shopping areas, business and professional establishments within and near the city to serve its residents well. Eastpointe is conveniently located to downtown Detroit, as well as to large industrial and manufacturing areas in the cities of Warren and Sterling Heights. Lake St. Clair, Metropolitan Beach and other recreational facilities are also nearby.

The village was founded in 1857 by Alex Fraser and was given a post office on June 14, 1860. Fraser and Leonard Scott were the first postmasters. The office was closed on September 13, 1860. It was later restored (September 22, 1860), with Mr. Scott again its postmaster. For the pioneer settler William McPherson, the post office was renamed McPhersonville, on October 15, 1860 and changed back to Fraser on January 13, 1863. When the Grand Trunk Railroad came through a quarter of a mile from the post office in 1865, its station was named Fraser. This village was incorporated as the village of Fraser in 1895, the name was legally changed to Fraser in 1928, and Fraser was incorporated as a city in 1956.

Harrison Township is a beautiful community located in southeast Michigan nestled along the western shores of Lake St. Clair. Our Board and our employees are here to serve your interests as residents. Many of our services begin on this site. Whether summer or winter, Harrison Township is a beautiful place to be.

Lenox Township is located in Northeastern Macomb County, on the St. Clair County line. Its largest community is New Haven, which is to the south on Gratiot Rd. This area is a mixture of urban and rural, consisting of both subdivisions scattered among small farms and fields. The Wetzel State Park is also located here, a freshwater marsh-like area that features several undeveloped marshy areas with turn-offs along Coon Creek. Lenox Township was originally organized in 1837. It began as a sheep raising community. A slaughterhouse was built at Muttonville which eventually served the entire Detroit area.

By the early 1830

Memphis is one square mile and was named after Memphis, Egypt, "the City on the Nile." Memphis straddles the county lines of north Saint Clair County and southwest St. Clair County. Memphis was established in 1835. Memphis is located on a bluff overlooking the Belle River. Memphis has a landmark called "The Thing", which is a historical marker noting the home of the first automobile. This first automobile ran six miles. There are three parks in Memphis, they are: The Edward Musial Memorial Park, The Old School Park, and the ballfield.

Located on the winding banks of the Clinton River, Mount Clemens offers its residents small town delights with the conveniences of contemporary urban life. Platted in 1818 by Christian Clemens, the son of a Mennonite farmer who was a conscientious objector in the Revolutionary War, Mount Clemens is the oldest community in Macomb County and the County Seat. Healing mineral springs were discovered in 1862, giving rise to the City's illustrious bathhouse era which lasted from 1873 to 1940. Dubbed "America's Bath City," Mount Clemens soothed sufferers from around the globe who flocked to the more than 40 bathhouses and hotels to drink and bathe in the revitalizing waters.

The City of New Baltimore is located in the northeast corner of Macomb County bordering beautiful Anchor Bay located on the coastline of Lake St. Clair. The City is approximately 30 minutes northeast of downtown Detroit, Michigan. New Baltimore is 4.6 square miles with a population of 11,110 as of May of 2004. It is the fastest growing community in Macomb County. The City of New Baltimore was incorporated as a village in 1867 and as a City in 1931. New Baltimore is a home rule City with a strong Mayoral form of government. The Mayor

New Haven is located in northeastern Macomb County in southern Lenox Township, approximately three miles from the St. Clair County line. It functions as a bedroom community to the greater Detroit metro area, while still retaining a small-town-like atmosphere. This town was first settled in 1835, originally named New Baltimore Station. In 1838, it was officially organized and named New Haven by one of the town fathers, Adam A. Bennett. In 1865, the Grand Trunk Railroad built a line through here on the way to Port Huron, which assured the town

Ray Township was established in 1827. At that time, the boundaries included what is now Armada Township. In 1832 the boundaries were enlarged to include Lenox, Macomb and Richmond Townships. But later Ray Township was reduced to its present size of 36 square miles with boundaries as follows-32 Mile as the northern boundary, 26 Mile as its southern boundary, it

Richmond is a rapidly growing city with an estimated population of 5,200 residents and is linked by the I-94 Expressway, M-19, and the Gratiot Avenue corridor to the Detroit/Flint/Port Huron metropolitan areas. The City has seven subdivisions under development, which will add another 2,250 residents to the City within the next few years. Commercial and industrial development are also inthe works. Still, Richmond maintains the cherished serenity of small town living. Although only forty miles north of Detroit and twenty miles southwest of Port Huron, all roads that lead to Richmond are lined with rich farm lands and scenic Michigan landscapes. The Grand Trunk Railroad remains. Its tracks reach west to Pontiac and cities beyond, north or Port Huron and Canada, and south to Detroit and rest of the nation. Ocean lines traveling the St. Clair River, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway are just twenty minutes from Richmond's border. Michigan's largest airport, the Detroit Metropolitan, is sixty miles away and the St. Clair County Airport is a ten minute drive from the City. It is little wonder that this community, with its access to the world, continues to prosper.

When Michigan became a state in 1837, a farming community, which is now Roseville, was made part of Orange Township. Because of strong Irish sentiment, the township's name was changed to Erin in 1843. In 1836, William Rose was appointed the areas first postmaster. He established a permanent office in 1840, called the Roseville Post Office, after his father Denison Rose, a hero of the War of 1812. In 1846, a wooden plank tollroad (now known as Gratiot Avenue or M-3) was constructed, connecting the community with Detroit and Mount Clemens. One of the tollgates was located at Gratiot Avenue and Utica Road. The tollgate sign giving "Rates of Toll" now hangs in the Library. In 1886, the Erin Township Hall was built at the corner of Gratiot Avenue and 11 Mile Road and was the Town Hall for the present cities of Eastpointe, Roseville, St.Clair Shores and part of Fraser. In 1926, Roseville was incorporated as a village. The old Roseville Municipal Building was constructed in 1929, at Gratiot Avenue and Meier Road. Both the village and township offices were moved into the building. In 1958, the village became the City of Roseville and Arthur Waterman was elected the first mayor. The present municipal building was built in 1974.

Shelby Township is a growing and diverse community. An 1822 farmhouse, the township's oldest remaining structure, stands proudly amidst the townhip's newest homes. One of the nation's most ambitious canal projects, the Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal, runs through the township. An 1871 schoolhouse, the Andrews School, provides a unique learning experience for students of all ages. Shelby Township was surveyed and opened for general land sales in 1818. A township goverment was organized in 1827. The settlement of Disco at the crossroads of 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke, began in the 1830s and was a busy community. The 1928 Packard Proving Grounds, an engineering marvel, graces Van Dyke Avenue.

The area was home to French settlers as early as 1710, at which time it was called L'anse Creuse. (L'anse Creuse was also the name of a stop on the now-defunct interurban railroad off of Jefferson Ave near 9 Mile Road, and the name lives on today in the L'anse Creuse High School in Harrison Twp.) From 1843 until 1911, St. Clair Shores was a part of Erin Township. In 1911, the township's name changed to Lake Township. Lake Township still exists, although greatly reduced in area. It now represents only the small portion of the village of Grosse Pointe Shores that lies within Macomb County. Prior to the city's incorporation in 1951, St. Clair Shores was recognized as the largest village in the United States.

Sterling Heights is a family community known for its youthful residents, exceptional neighborhoods, blue-ribbon schools, wide variety of churches, scenic parks and public library. We attribute our success as a "Family-Friendly" community to the thousands of residents who work tirelessly in raising their families with old-fashioned values, while juggling the daily challenges of a modern society. Our spirited residential community makes family its top priority and also participates in many civic activities promoting Sterling Heights. Family housing is abundant throughout the city and is available in dozens of varieties for every taste, income level and lifestyle.

In May 1817, Thomas Squire, a Canadian and reputedly the first resident of Utica, Michigan moved west along the Clinton River from near Mt. Clemens, until he came to a high point of ground where the river and two Indian trails crossed. Here he built a cabin, somewhere near where the Jean Ridge now stands. By the end of the summer newcomers had built two more dwellings. The rapidly growing settlement was variously called McDougalville, Hog Hollow and Harlow. The first plat of the area was made in November, 1829, by Joseph Stead, under the preferred name of Harlow. The grant was signed by President James Madison. Yankees from New York State, attracted to this region after the English had relinquished control of the area to the United States, changed the name of the village to Utica, after the name of the city in their home state.

Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 138,247, making Warren the third most populous city in Michigan and Metro Detroit's largest suburb. The city is home to a wide variety of businesses, including General Motors' Technical Center. The current mayor is Mark A. Steenbergh, who was elected to his third four-year term in November 2003. Eminem attended Warren Lincoln High School from 1986-1989. Warren is the home of the United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), the Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the National Automotive Center (NAC), and the headquarters of Big Boy Restaurants International.