Wayne County, Administrative county in Michigan, US.
Wayne County spans 673 square miles of territory in southeastern Michigan, containing Detroit and 42 other municipalities along the Detroit River.
Established in 1796 and named after General Anthony Wayne, the county initially encompassed the entire Lower Peninsula of Michigan and parts of surrounding states.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus functions as a central transportation hub for Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines, connecting millions of travelers annually.
The Wayne County Department of Public Services maintains roads, highways, and infrastructure across 43 distinct communities within its boundaries.
The county holds the largest population in Michigan with 1,793,561 residents as of 2020, ranking as the nineteenth most populated county in the United States.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1796
Capital city: Detroit
Shares border with: Washtenaw County, Macomb County, Essex County, Oakland County, Monroe County
Phone: +13132245030
Website: http://waynecounty.com
GPS coordinates: 42.28000,-83.26000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31
Ford Field
18.9 km
Renaissance Center
18.9 km
Ambassador Bridge
15.7 km
Michigan Central Station
15.9 km
Tiger Stadium
16.8 km
Comerica Park
18.6 km
The Henry Ford
3.4 km
Gordie Howe International Bridge
13.4 km
Belle Isle Park
24.1 km
Detroit Masonic Temple
17.8 km
Packard Automotive Plant
22 km
Cass Technical High School
17.7 km
Boblo Island Amusement Park
23.8 km
Fox Theatre
18.3 km
Detroit Institute of Arts
18.3 km
TCF Center
18.3 km
Hitsville U.S.A.
16.9 km
Fisher Building
18.1 km
Fort Detroit
18.5 km
Fair Lane
4.4 km
Islamic Center of America
6.1 km
Highland Park Ford Plant
19.6 km
MGM Grand Detroit
17.5 km
Heidelberg Project
21.5 km
The Spirit of Detroit
18.6 km
Guardian Building
18.5 km
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
18.8 km
Cooley High School
14.6 kmReviews
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