Wyoming, Suburban city in Kent County, Michigan, United States.
Description
Wyoming is a city in Kent County, Michigan, located about 10 kilometers west of Grand Rapids. The community spreads across relatively flat terrain with residential neighborhoods, commercial strips, and industrial zones mixed throughout.
History
The area began as farmland in the 1800s and was organized as a township in 1848. After World War II, the population expanded rapidly, leading to city incorporation in 1959.
Culture
The city name originates from Native American language referencing large prairie spaces, reflecting the original landscape of this Michigan settlement.
Practical
The city has good road access via several main highways and is easily reached from Grand Rapids. Parking is available throughout the community and visitors will find shopping and dining options in various locations.
Did you know?
The community was once a major hub for automotive manufacturing, with large manufacturing facilities that provided numerous jobs for residents. This industrial heritage shaped the character and growth of the city for many decades.
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Grand Castle
4.4 km
Norton Mound Group
2.9 km
Millennium Park
4.3 km
Millennium Park Beach
4.5 km
Frederik Meijer Trail
6.8 km
Metal Office Furniture Company Plants No. 2 and 3
3.9 km
Division Avenue–Plaster Creek Bridge
3.3 km
Business Route M-21–Plaster Creek Bridge
2.9 km
Mill Race Park
4.4 km
Grandville Branch Library
4.8 km
One Hundred Twenty-Sixth Infantry Historical Marker
3.4 km
Madison Square Branch Library
4.8 km
Seymour Branch Library
4.8 km
Lamar Park pond
2.2 km
Wyoming Branch
1.4 km
Wyoming-MI City Hall
138 m
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
3.6 km
Wyoming Veterans Memorial Garden
1.3 km
Cook Library Center
3.8 km
Saint Joseph Seminary
4.7 kmThe Pines Golf Course
4.5 kmIronwood Golf Course
8.7 kmMaple Hill Golf Course
6.3 kmKaufman Golf Course
4.2 km
Lake Leota
4.8 kmAbstract Steel Sculpture
3.7 kmWork of art
3.4 kmPalmer Park
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