New Boston, Michigan is situated on the northeast banks of the Huron River, in Huron Charter Township, Wayne County.
Served primarily by I-275, New Boston is about twenty-eight miles southwest of the center of Detroit. Cities and villages within twenty miles of New Boston include Romulus, Belleville, Carleton, Woodhaven, Flat Rock, Wayne, Riverview, Southgate, Taylor, South Rockwood, Rockwood, Trenton, Gibraltar, Inkster, Westland, Wyandotte, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Garden City, Ypsilanti, Dearborn Heights, Ecorse, Maybee, River Rouge, Monroe, and Milan.
As an unincorporated community, New Boston doesn't have defined boundaries, but the area generally considered to be New Boston is bounded on the north by Pennsylvania Road, to the west and south by the Huron River, and to the east by I-275 and the railroad, although an area to the south, along Huron River Drive and King Road, and the neighborhood just east of Vining Road, are considered part of the community, as well. However, downtown New Boston is centered on the intersection of South Huron River Drive, Waltz Road, and Hannan Road, north of the river. The Waltz Road/Huron River Bridge crosses the Huron River just south of the central business district.
The New Boston post office serves the community of New Boston, as well as the nearby communities of Willow and Waltz and portions of Sumpter Township and Brownstown Charter Township.
European-American settlement of the community began in the 1820s, at which time it was known as Catville, derived from the initials of its proprietor, C.A. Trowbridge. A post office was established on April 3, 1868, as Catville, with Moses R. Nowland as postmaster. On March 20, 1868, the post office was renamed New Boston, for the Massachusetts city.
New Boston was originally served by the Pere Marquette Railroad. Although the Pere Marquette is no longer in service, the railroad continues to play a significant role in the area's economy. CSX maintains the former Pere Marquette track and operates an automotive distribution center in New Boson, and Road & Rail Services is headquartered in the community, providing track, train, and railcar services, automotive logistics, and transloading.
With a focus on the unincorporated community known as New Boston, Michigan, appropriate topics for this portion of our guide may include local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, sports programs, and recreational opportunities.
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Established in 1827, the Wayne County charter township includes the unincorporated communities of New Boston, Waltz, and Willow. The official township website includes contacts for the township's administrative offices, boards and commissions, departments, facilities, and programs, as well as a community calendar, community news, bulletins, a citizen's guide, and a directory of businesses and organizations within the township, and employment opportunities.
http://www.hurontownship-mi.gov/
Headquartered in New Boston, Michigan, the public school system has an early childhood and K-12th-grade curriculum, including a variety of academic, career technical education, athletic, STEM, and extracurricular opportunities for students. Accredited by the Advance-ED Association, its campuses include Ferguson Early Childhood Center, Miller Elementary School, Brown Elementary School, Renton Junior High School, and Huron High School, each of which is featured here, with contacts.
https://www.huronschools.com/
Located on Pennsylvania Road in New Boston, Michigan, New Boston Computers offers computer services, such as diagnosing and repairing all makes of computers, including desktops, laptops, and tablets, as well as data backup and recovery, software installations, computer upgrades, and virus and malware removal. The company also sells refurbished desktops and laptops, gaming systems, and new and used computer parts. The company's address is noted on the site, along with office hours.
https://www.newbostoncomputers.com/
Originally established to perform inspections on intermodal trailers in 1987, the New Boston, Michigan company has expanded its size and services over the years, offering a wide variety of railroad track services, railcar services, train services, automotive logistics, and transloading services. Its five core service areas are discussed, along with company demographics, affiliations, awards, and other recognitions. Its service network and career opportunities are featured on its site.
http://www.roadandrail.com/
A member of the Catholic Diocese of Detroit, St. Stephen is a Catholic parish on Huron River Drive in New Boston, Michigan. The address and a map are provided, along with the parish office hours, phone and fax numbers, staff contacts, a church bulletin, and an overview of the Holy Face of Jesus Retreat House, including schedules for the Holy Face Chapel, Mass times, Confession times, Wednesday Bible studies, and a calendar of events. Associated local Catholic organizations are introduced.
https://ststephennewboston.org/
Founded in 1951, the Catholic School is a ministry of St. Stephen Catholic Church, serving students in PK-8th grades. Located in New Boston, Michigan, the school serves New Boston, Belleville, Brownstown, Flat Rock, Romulus, Woodhaven, and other downriver communities. Its faculty, staff, and advisory board are introduced, and its admissions policies, tuition, financial aid options, an online application process, athletics programs, and video testimonials are included.
https://www.ststephennb.org/
