Detroit history. With a pledge of patriotism he demonstrated community ideals and the courage to foster them. Control of the area passed to the british in 1760. As stated on the original home page detroit michigan is an amazing misjudged city with a wonderfully rich history.
Since i like most of you have to make some money to get by in this world i never labored under the illusion that i could make a complete site on detroit history not even the first 300 years of it as. Clair with lake erie in michigan. The city of detroit was founded on july 24 1701 by antoine de la mothe cadillac.
It is the first european settlement above tidewater in north america. The name means strait in french and is derived from the narrow river connecting lake st. The detroit news brings you stories of the colorful history of detroit and michigan in words and photos.
History of detroit michigan. Support the detroit historical society by becoming a member. Explore the award winning exhibition online while the detroit historical museum is closed.
Detroit the largest city in the state of michigan was settled in 1701 by french colonists.