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Grosse Ile Historical
Society Web Page
Historical Society
The Grosse Ile Historical Society was organized in 1959 and has, since
1967, operated a museum in the old Michigan Central Railroad depot at
the corner of East River Road and Grosse Ile Parkway. Follow the link
to learn more.
Quick History of Grosse Ile
"Grosse Ile historians trace island history back to July 6, 1776,
when the original owners, Potawatomi Indians, deeded the land to prominent
Detroit merchants, William and Alexander Macomb..."
The Lights of Grosse Ile
"Early ship captains relied on superior navigational skills as
they entered the Detroit River in the 1800s. There were few lights to
point the way through this obstacle course of islands, shoals, and limestone
outcroppings..."
Light Hiouse
A Short History of Railroading on Grosse
Ile
"Present day Grosse Ile visitors and island newcomers are often
surprised to find a railroad depot on the island far from any railroad
tracks..."
Invention of the Outboard Motor
"There may be more outboards per person on Grosse Ile
than anywhere in America, but surprisingly few people know that it was
invented here..."
Centennial Farm
"When the Lowries acquired their Grosse Ile property, the farm
was a thriving enterprise and the homestead was a handsome island residence.
Half of the farmland was improved and under cultivation; half was woodland..."
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