The original village of Redford, Michigan was annexed by Detroit, along with a large portion of Redford Township, in 1926.
Since then, the Redford post office was transferred to Redford Township, which is commonly known as Redford. Annexation of the remainder of the township was halted when the township was granted charter status by the Michigan legislature.
Situated in Wayne County, Redford was named for Rouge Ford, which was a common place for Native Americans and other travelers to cross the River Rouge. The first European-American settler was Azarias Bell, who came in 1818.
Given its proximity to the river, and to Detroit, the area was quickly settled. A post office was established as North Pekin on January 5, 1833, with David Gable as postmaster. The post office was renamed Redford on May 11, 1833, but was closed on September 16, 1906. When it was restored, it was named Sand Hill, but was soon renamed Redford on October 1, 1906.
The settlement was platted and recorded as Redford on January 22, 1858 by Nathaniel A. Armstrong.
After Detroit annexed the eastern portion of the township, including the village, the remaining portion of Redford Charter Township became known as Redford, and has a post office by that name, although located west of the original townsite.
The Middle Branch of the River Rouge flows through Lola Valley Park in the township, while Ashcroft Creek, another branch of the river, flows through a portion of the township's southeastern corner before continuing on to the main branch of the river. Tarabusi Creek, another branch of the river, flows through Western Golf Club and Bell Creek Park in Redford.
For the purpose of categorization, online resources for Redford Charter Township will be considered Redford, as it is commonly known.
An inner suburb of the Detroit Metro Region, Redford abuts Detroit on the east, Livonia on the west, Southfield on the north, and Dearborn Heights on the south. Other cities and villages within twenty-five miles of Redford include Garden City, Farmington, Inkster, Farmington Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Oak Park, Westland, Beverly Hills, Plymouth, Lathrup Village, Dearborn, Highland Park, Novi, Northville, Berkley, Melvindale, Taylor, Wayne, Huntington Woods, Orchard Lake, Allen Park, Birmingham, Hamtramck, Bloomfield Hills, River Rouge, Royal Oak, Lincoln Park, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, Keego Harbor, Ecorse, Wixom, Madison Heights, Pontiac, Clawson, Wolverine Lake, Wyandotte, Southgate, Center Line, Romulus, Auburn Hills, Grosse Pointe Park, Warren, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe, Troy, Grosse Pointe Woods, Roseville, Woodhaven, Riverview, South Lyon, Grosse Pointe Farms, and Trenton.
Appropriate topics for this category may include websites representing any governmental entities within the township, as well as local industries, businesses, schools, places of worship, organizations, attraction, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities.
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The Redford, Michigan construction company can assist with project feasibility, site acquisition, concept design development, municipal requirements or permits, bidding process, construction execution, inspections, and completion, and its services during each step of the process is discussed. A profile of the company, a portfolio of its commercial, residential, and automotive projects, career opportunities, office hours, and contact information.
https://www.bloomgc.com/
At the auto repair shop in Redford, Michigan, state and ASE-certified mechanics can provide auto repair services, brake repairs, auto air conditioning installation and repair, auto suspension services, shock services, and custom performance exhaust to customers in Redford Township and the surrounding area. Its location, hours of operation, telephone number, and an online contact form, as well as an online appointment request form, are posted on the site.
https://www.autoserviceredford.com/
H&A Complete Auto Repair Services
The ASE-certified technicians perform a variety of automotive repairs and maintenance services, including diagnostic tests, fluid flushes and fills, engine component replacements, oil changes, and total vehicle overhauls. Located on 6 Mile Road in Redford Charter Township, Michigan, the company will work with most insurance policies, honoring all extended warranties, and will cover deductibles, with all licensed services covered by a 12-month warranty.
https://handacompleteauto.com/
The family-owned and operated Chevrolet dealership is situated on thirteen acres in Redford, Michigan. Established in 1967, the business claims to be the largest Silver LEED Certified dealership in the United States, offering the largest showroom in the country. Its location, sales hours, service hours, body shop hours, and parts department hours are listed, and its inventory of new Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs, pre-owned vehicles, and special offers are featured.
https://www.matickchevy.com/
The Redford, Michigan auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs, which may be shopped online, with photos, asking prices, and other details, but also carries an inventory of pre-owned vehicles. Its inventory of new and used cars may be searched online through a number of variables, and model research on new Ford Vehicles may be accomplished online. Its location, hours, special offers, service and parts departments, and contacts are posted.
https://www.patmillikenford.com/
The PK-12th-grade public school system operates the Stuckey Center, Beck Student Services, MacGowan Elementary School, Beech Elementary School, Hilbert Middle School, and Redford Union High School, as well as Veritas Alternative Education, and a virtual learning program, each of which is highlighted here, with school schedules, registration data, course catalogs, faculty and staff contacts, district administrative contacts, and employment opportunities.
https://www.redfordu.k12.mi.us/
