Grosse Ile Township, Census-designated township in Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
Grosse Ile Township spans across twelve islands in the Detroit River, with the main island being composed of two connected landmasses.
Native American Potawatomi tribe inhabited the area and named it Kitcheminishen before European settlers arrived in the late 17th century.
The township maintains several preserved structures, including Saint James Episcopal Church from 1867 and the Grosse Ile Lighthouse built in 1894.
The Gibraltar School District serves the educational needs of local students while providing access to sports and extracurricular activities.
During World War II, the Naval Air Station Grosse Ile functioned as a training facility for both American and British military pilots.
Location: Wayne County
Elevation above the sea: 181 m
Shares border with: Wyandotte
GPS coordinates: 42.13000,-83.16028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:29
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