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• Nicknamed the "motor city," Detroit is the home to the big three automobile companies, Ford, Chrysler and General Motors.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: Michigan
  3. County: Wayne
  4. Mayor: Ken CockrelCity of Detroit: Mayor's Office
  5. City population: 916,952 (2007)City Population: Michigan
  6. Currency: U.S. dollar
  7. Area code: 313
  8. Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) GMT -5
  9. Nickname: Motor city, MotownTrivia Asylum: City Nicknames
  10. Area: 143.0 square milesDetroit City Guide: Detroit, Michigan Information

• History

  French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded Detroit in 1701. It was first called "Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit," but during the French and Indian War in 1760, the name was shortened to Detroit. Detroit was the capital of Michigan from 1805 to 1847. Henry Ford built the first automobile in 1896, and in 1904 started the Ford Motor Company.

• Game Time

  Detroit is home to four major league sports teams. NHL's Detroit Red Wings play at Joe Louis Arena and won the Stanley Cup 10 times since 1935.

  NBA"s Detroit Pistons play at the Palace of Auburn Hills and won the championship five times since 1944.

  NFL's Detroit Lions play at Ford Field in Detroit. They have won four pre-Super Bowl NFL Championships.

  MLB's Detroit Tigers play at Comerica Park and won the World Series title four times since 1935.

• Mahalo Suggests

  If planning a trip, please see Detroit Vacation, Detroit Hotels, and Detroit Restaurants.

• Detroiters

• Actors

  1. Ellen Burstyn
  2. Gilda Radner
  3. Dick Martin
  4. Lily Tomlin
  5. Tom Selleck
  6. Kristen Bell
  7. Tom Sizemore
  8. Tim Allen
  9. Jeff Daniels

• Musicians

  1. Bob Seger
  2. Diana Ross
  3. Ted Nugent
  4. Smokey Robinson
  5. Jackie Wilson
  6. Sonny Bono
  7. Kid Rock
  8. Eminem

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  Detroit Vacation | Detroit Hotels | Detroit Restaurants | Michigan | United States

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