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River connecting Lake Huron with Lake Erie
The Detroit River is an international river in North America. The river, which forms part of the international border between the U.S. state of Michigan
Detroit_River
Most populous city in Michigan, United States
city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. It is the 26th-most
Detroit
Bridge between the US and Canada
Gordie-Howe) is a cable-stayed bridge across the Detroit River. The international crossing connects Detroit, Michigan, United States, with Windsor, Ontario
Gordie Howe International Bridge
Gordie_Howe_International_Bridge
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
The Detroit River Light, also known as Bar Point Shoal Light, was first established as a lightship in 1875. The current sparkplug lighthouse was built
Detroit_River_Light
coordinates) The following is a description of islands in the Detroit River. The Detroit River is a major waterway in the Great Lakes system, and it flows
List of islands in the Detroit River
List_of_islands_in_the_Detroit_River
Transborder agglomeration
Michigan, the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario, and the Detroit River, which separates them. The Detroit–Windsor area acts as a critical commercial link straddling
Detroit–Windsor
Man-made island in Michigan, US
the city of River Rouge at the southern city limits of Detroit, Michigan. It is located at the confluence of River Rouge at the Detroit River. Zug Island
Zug_Island
Early battle in the War of 1812
The siege of Detroit, also known as the surrender of Detroit or the Battle of Fort Detroit, was an early engagement in the War of 1812. A British force
Siege_of_Detroit
French colonial fort in present-day Detroit, Michigan, US (1701–1796)
Pontchartrain du Détroit or Fort Detroit (1701–1796) was a French and later British fortification established in 1701 on the north side of the Detroit River by Antoine
Fort_Pontchartrain_du_Détroit
Area of Detroit, Michigan that borders the Detroit River
Isle in the east, for a total of 5.5 miles (8.8 kilometers) along the Detroit River. The International Riverfront encompasses a cruise ship passenger terminal
Detroit International Riverfront
Detroit_International_Riverfront
Suspension bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario
Bridge is an international suspension bridge across the Detroit River that connects Detroit, Michigan, United States, with Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Ambassador_Bridge
International tunnel between United States and Canada
Detroit River. The tunnel is 5,160 feet (1,573 m) long (nearly a mile). At its lowest point, the two-lane roadway is 75 feet (23 m) below the river surface
Detroit–Windsor_Tunnel
continue to provide transportation to small islands and across the Detroit River to Canada. Ferries once provided transport to island parks for city
Ferries_in_Michigan
Clair) Detroit, Michigan (Detroit River) Windsor, Ontario (Detroit River) River Rouge, Michigan (Detroit River) Ecorse, Michigan (Detroit River) Wyandotte
List of cities on the Great Lakes
List_of_cities_on_the_Great_Lakes
Cultural heritage group and nonprofit in Michigan
headquartered in Trenton, Michigan, on the Detroit River. The Wyandot people have lived along the Detroit River since the early 18th century. The Wyandot
Wyandot_of_Anderdon_Nation
Urban growth in Detroit Detroit, the largest city in the state of Michigan, was settled in 1701 by French colonists. It is the first European settlement
History_of_Detroit
Metropolitan area in Michigan, US
Metro Detroit is a major metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Michigan, consisting of the city of Detroit and over 200 municipalities in the surrounding
Metro_Detroit
System of channels and canals in the Great Lakes
channels were constructed in the St. Marys River, the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River between Huron and Erie. Usually, one or more
Great_Lakes_Waterway
Geologic group in Michigan and Ohio
The Detroit River Group is a geologic group in Michigan and Ohio. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period. Earth sciences portal Michigan
Detroit_River_Group
Historic automobile factory in Michigan, United States
Dearborn, Michigan, United States, along the River Rouge, upstream from its confluence with the Detroit River at Zug Island. Completed in 1928, it was declared
Ford_River_Rouge_complex
Road in Detroit, Michigan
eastern part of the Metro Detroit area in the southeast of the U.S. state of Michigan. It travels alongside Lake Erie, the Detroit River, and Lake St. Clair
Jefferson_Avenue_(Detroit)
Neighborhood of Detroit in Wayne, Michigan, United States
neighborhood in southwest Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its area extends south to the River Rouge, east to the Detroit River, west to Fort Street
Delray,_Detroit
Area of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Freeway) to the north, I-375 (Chrysler Freeway) to the east, and the Detroit River to the south. It may also be used to refer to the Greater Downtown area
Downtown_Detroit
Wildlife refuge in Canada and the U.S.
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is the only international wildlife refuge in North America. Established in 2001 and managed jointly by
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Detroit_River_International_Wildlife_Refuge
International railway tunnel in the US and Canada
Michigan Central Railway Tunnel is a railroad tunnel under the Detroit River connecting Detroit, Michigan, in the United States with Windsor, Ontario, in Canada
Michigan Central Railway Tunnel
Michigan_Central_Railway_Tunnel
Historic settlement in Ontario, Canada
(Olde Sandwich Towne) is located along the Canada–US border of the Detroit River, and was established in 1797. It is considered one of the oldest, most
Old_Sandwich_Town
Drainage basin of Lake Erie in North America
counties) Detroit River Watershed (see also Michigan) Avon River Detroit River Lake St. Clair St. Clair River Sydenham River Thames River Big Otter Creek
Lake_Erie_Basin
1989 murder in Wyandotte, Michigan, US
killed his four children by driving the family station wagon into the Detroit River in Wyandotte, Michigan. A jury found DeLisle guilty of four counts of
Murder of the DeLisle children
Murder_of_the_DeLisle_children
The Detroit–St. Clair River System refers to the waterway connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie. The system consists of the St. Clair River, which flows
List of shipwrecks in the Detroit-St. Clair River System
List_of_shipwrecks_in_the_Detroit-St._Clair_River_System
Regional water authority in Michigan, United States
receiving water bodies, such as the Rouge River and Detroit River. The Clean Water Act required the City of Detroit to address these raw sewage outfalls by
Great_Lakes_Water_Authority
United States historic place
in the city of Detroit, Michigan, at the foot of Livernois Avenue in the Delray neighborhood. The fort is situated on the Detroit River at a point where
Fort_Wayne_(Detroit)
Port in United States
The Port of Detroit is located along the west side of the Detroit River, and is the largest inland port in the state of Michigan. The port is overseen
Port_of_Detroit
City in Michigan, United States
inner-ring, Downriver suburb of Detroit, River Rouge is located roughly 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city
River_Rouge,_Michigan
Metro Detroit in Michigan, United States
shore of the Detroit River. The name derives from the fact that the Detroit River, after running more or less west along the banks of Detroit and Windsor
Downriver
Casino hotel in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
resort hotels in the Detroit–Windsor area and was opened in May 1994 as a temporary casino on the waterfront of the Detroit River. The current, permanent
Caesars_Windsor
Siege during Pontiac's War
The siege of Fort Detroit was an ultimately unsuccessful attempt by North American Natives to capture Fort Detroit during Pontiac's War. The siege was
Siege_of_Fort_Detroit
Isle, city park in Detroit in the Detroit River Bois Blanc Island, inhabited island in Lake Huron Calf Island, part of Detroit River International Wildlife
List of islands of the Midwestern United States
List_of_islands_of_the_Midwestern_United_States
Great Lake system, including Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, Detroit River, and St. Marys River. The largest of all the islands is Isle Royale in Lake
List_of_islands_of_Michigan
Island in Michigan
Round Island is an island in the Detroit River in southeast Michigan. It is part of Grosse Ile Township, in Wayne County. Its coordinates are 42°05′32″N
Round_Island_(Detroit_River)
Island in the Detroit River, Michigan, U.S.
Sugar Island is a small island in the Detroit River between Grosse Ile and Boblo Island. Sugar Island is part of Grosse Ile Township, Wayne County, Michigan
Sugar_Island_(Detroit_River)
Defunct neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan
the west, the Grand Trunk railroad tracks to the east, south to the Detroit River, and bisected by Gratiot Avenue. The area north of Gratiot Avenue to
Black_Bottom,_Detroit
Racial violence in Michigan
mob of white people had thrown a Black mother and her baby into the Detroit River. Black people looted and destroyed white property as retaliation. White
1943_Detroit_race_riot
Rowing club in Detroit, USA
The Detroit Boat Club was established in 1839, as a sport rowing club. It was first created on the Detroit River during a time in which Detroit was just
Detroit_Boat_Club
American railroad
across the St. Clair River to Port Huron. GTR leased the Chicago, Detroit and Canada Grand Trunk Junction Railroad to reach Detroit and from there then
Grand_Trunk_Western_Railroad
List of roads in part of Michigan
the Detroit River and on later development along roads running into downtown Detroit in a star pattern, such as Woodward, Jefferson, Grand River, Gratiot
Roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit
Roads_and_freeways_in_metropolitan_Detroit
River in Michigan
The River Rouge is a 127-mile (204 km) river in the Metro Detroit area of southeastern Michigan. It flows into the Detroit River at Zug Island, which is
River_Rouge_(Michigan)
City in Ontario, Canada
Canada. It is situated on the south bank of the Detroit River directly across from the U.S. city of Detroit, Michigan. Geographically located within but
Windsor,_Ontario
Island in Michigan
Elba Island is an island in the Detroit River. It is in Wayne County, in southeast Michigan. Its coordinates are 42°06′09″N 83°08′51″W / 42.10250°N
Elba_Island_(Michigan)
Former Canadian amusement park
of the Detroit River. The island, known in Detroit by the name "Bob-Lo", has been characterized as that city's Coney Island. In 1898, the Detroit, Windsor
Boblo_Island_Amusement_Park
The Detroit River Heritage Parkway is a tourist route in Essex County, Ontario, stretching from Windsor to Amherstburg. The designation was given by the
Detroit River Heritage Parkway
Detroit_River_Heritage_Parkway
Canadian-American multi-day celebration
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy began the River Days festival in June 2007 to introduce the community and visitors to the transformed Detroit International
Detroit–Windsor International Freedom Festival
Detroit–Windsor_International_Freedom_Festival
River in Michigan, United States
Metro Detroit, and is a tributary of the Detroit River. The early French settlers named it the Rivière aux Écorces ("bark river"). They named the river after
Ecorse_River
US railroad established 1846
Joseph River Railroad 1897 Central Railroad of Michigan 1837–1846 Detroit and St. Joseph Railroad 1831–1837 Detroit and Bay City Railroad 1881 Detroit and
Michigan_Central_Railroad
River island and public park in Michigan, United States
397 ha) island park in Detroit, Michigan, developed in the late 19th century. It consists of Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River, as well as several
Belle_Isle_Park
1807 treaty between the United States and Native Americans
through the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River and then into Lake Erie to a point due east of the mouth of the Maumee River, and finally west
Treaty_of_Detroit
American ferry service (1990–2023)
the Detroit River. It operated from 1990 to 2023. The service was split between two companies, Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry, Incorporated of Detroit and
Detroit–Windsor_Truck_Ferry
Bridge in Detroit, Michigan
The MacArthur Bridge spans a channel of the Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan. The bridge, which features 19 total arches across 2,193 feet (668 m), provides
MacArthur_Bridge_(Detroit)
Building in Detroit, Michigan, United States
(370 m2) Manoogian Mansion is located along the Detroit River, several miles east of Downtown Detroit. The Associated Press stated that it is in "a small
Manoogian_Mansion
Annual marathon
international mile in the world, as the tunnel runs underneath the Detroit River. The race is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifier course. The race weekend
Detroit_Free_Press_Marathon
City in Michigan, United States
The settlement was connected to the Detroit River ribbon farm communities and other farms connected to the Rouge River and the Sauk Trail. The community
Dearborn,_Michigan
U.S. state
area east of the Mississippi River. The state capital is Lansing, while its most populous city is Detroit. The Metro Detroit region in Southeast Michigan
Michigan
Alcohol smuggling in 20th century Canada
Ontario and the United States city of Detroit, Michigan, are located on opposite banks of the Detroit River. The river separates them by about 0.6 kilometres
Rum-running in Windsor, Ontario
Rum-running_in_Windsor,_Ontario
Amtrak service between Chicago, Illinois, and Pontiac, Michigan
daily round-trips between Chicago and Pontiac, Michigan, via Ann Arbor and Detroit. It carries a heritage train name descended from the New York Central Railroad
Wolverine_(train)
River in North America
French and British traders, including Fort Detroit, built in 1701 downriver from Lake St. Clair on the Detroit River. European demand for American furs, especially
St._Clair_River
Battle in the War of 1812
June 18. On July 12, 1812, Brigadier General William Hull crossed the Detroit River and occupied the village of Sandwich in Upper Canada, 16 miles (26 km)
Battle_of_River_Canard
Overview of neighborhoods in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
bordered by the Detroit River to the North, Giles Boulevard to the south, the CPR/CN yards to the west and the Casino and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to
Neighbourhoods of Windsor, Ontario
Neighbourhoods_of_Windsor,_Ontario
Lake bordering Ontario, Canada and Michigan, US
considered one of the five Great Lakes), and along with the St. Clair River and Detroit River, Lake St. Clair connects Lake Huron (to the north) with Lake Erie
Lake_St._Clair
1946 tornado in Michigan, US and Ontario, Canada
at F4 intensity. The tornado touched down near River Rouge, Michigan, then crossed the Detroit River and made landfall in the Brighton Beach neighbourhood
1946_Windsor–Tecumseh_tornado
racing on the Detroit River in 1931. In the following year, Eddie "the Midnight Express" Tolan, a black sprinter who had graduated from Detroit's Cass Technical
Sports_in_Detroit
County in Michigan, United States
boundary in the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair with Essex County, Ontario. Automotive traffic crosses this boundary at the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel and
Wayne_County,_Michigan
the Detroit Dry Dock Company. It was used as a steamer from 1884 until 1970 between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, across the Detroit River. At
SS_Lansdowne
Park in Michigan, USA
businessman and outdoorsman who bought marshland at the mouth of the Detroit River and was one of the first to see the value in protecting swamps for future
Sterling_State_Park
Along Joseph Campau Street and the Detroit River are River Place and The Roberts Riverwalk Hotel and Residence Detroit. Joseph Campau Street has a unique
Joseph_Campau_Street
French cultural group of southeast Michigan, US
Mushrat French or Detroit River French Canadien) are a cultural group and dialect found in southeastern Michigan along the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair
Muskrat_French
airport, freight railroads, and ports. Located on the Detroit River along the Great Lakes Waterway, Detroit is a significant city in international trade, with
Transportation in metropolitan Detroit
Transportation_in_metropolitan_Detroit
victory, Detroit Michigan won the right to host the Gold Cup race the following year (1916), thus thrusting the City of Detroit and the Detroit River into
Miss_Detroit
Species of fish
in the Great Lakes, Lake Winnebago System, and the Detroit River, east down the St. Lawrence River to the limits of fresh water. In the west, it reaches
Lake_sturgeon
Civil township in Michigan, United States
of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Grosse Ile Township consists of multiple islands in the Detroit River (the largest of which is Grosse Ile)
Grosse_Ile_Township,_Michigan
United States historic place
Third Street to the east, Grand River Avenue to the north, 12th Street to the west, and Jefferson Avenue/Detroit River to the south. By the Civil War,
Corktown,_Detroit
Historic church in Michigan, United States
French (and later British) territory in Ontario, Canada south of the Detroit River. Historically, the parish congregation has occupied eight different
Basilica of Sainte Anne de Détroit
Basilica_of_Sainte_Anne_de_Détroit
is a grid system with elongated blocks, generally aligned with the Detroit River, with East-West roads running parallel to it, and North-South streets
List of roads in Windsor, Ontario
List_of_roads_in_Windsor,_Ontario
Freeway) to the east, and the Detroit River to the south. The area contains many of the prominent skyscrapers in Detroit, including the Renaissance Center
List of neighborhoods in Detroit
List_of_neighborhoods_in_Detroit
Island in Michigan, United States
Island is a small, uninhabited 72-acre (29 ha) American island in the Detroit River. It is located just north of Grosse Ile and west of Fighting Island
Grassy_Island
Town in Ontario, Canada
Amherstburg is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. In 1796, Fort Malden was established here, stimulating growth
Amherstburg
Park in Michigan, United States
located in the city of Trenton along West Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit River just north of the Wayne County Bridge leading to Grosse Ile. Under private
Elizabeth_Park_(Michigan)
Island in Ontario, Canada
Blanc Island, commonly referred to as Boblo Island, is an island in the Detroit River on the Canadian side of the border and is part of Amherstburg, Ontario
Bois_Blanc_Island_(Ontario)
Canadian island in the Detroit River
is a 610-hectare (1,500-acre) island in the Detroit River, and is the largest Canadian island in the river. It is part of the town of LaSalle, Ontario
Fighting_Island
Interstate Highway from Michigan to Florida
I-75 runs northeasterly along the Lake Erie shoreline and Detroit River into the city of Detroit before turning northwesterly to Flint and northward to the
Interstate_75
American island in the Detroit River
just west of the Canada–United States border in the Detroit River, it is the largest island in the river and the most populous island in the state of Michigan
Grosse_Ile_(Michigan)
Italian-French explorer in North America (c. 1659–1727)
establish the first European settlement at Detroit, Michigan, Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit on the Detroit River in 1701. Several months later, both Cadillac
Alphonse_de_Tonty
Road 8 over the Canard River, a tributary of the Detroit River. Originally named Rivière-aux-Canards ("Duck River") after the river, the community residents
River_Canard,_Ontario
Zoo in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
The Detroit Zoo is a zoo located in the cities of Huntington Woods and Royal Oak in the U.S. state of Michigan. Spanning 125 acres (50.6 ha), it is home
Detroit_Zoo
American entrepreneur (1816-1899)
in East Douglas, Massachusetts, and moved to Detroit in 1838. He purchased land across the Detroit River, just east of what is Windsor, Ontario, and established
Hiram_Walker
Music genre
Detroit techno is a type of techno music that generally includes the first techno productions by Detroit-based artists during the 1980s and early 1990s
Detroit_techno
City of Harbor Beach Replaced with skeleton tower. Owned by the City of River Rouge. Located in Belanger Park. Replaced with skeleton tower. Original
List of lighthouses in Michigan
List_of_lighthouses_in_Michigan
One of the Great Lakes in North America
Huron, Erie's primary inlet is the Detroit River. The main natural outflow from the lake is via the Niagara River, which provides hydroelectric power
Lake_Erie
Museum in Michigan
museum in Detroit, Michigan. Located on The Strand on Belle Isle Park along the Detroit River, this museum places special interest on Detroit's role on
Dossin_Great_Lakes_Museum
1838 battle of the Upper Canada Rebellion
in the Niagara River to head to Detroit to raise a force there. After the Navy Island base was evacuated, other Patriots came to Detroit. Public meetings
Battle_of_Windsor
Topics referred to by the same term
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Detroit_(disambiguation)
Mail boat and floating ZIP Code
transiting the Detroit River can be delivered to them via J. W. Westcott II by being addressed "Vessel Name, Marine Post Office, Detroit, Michigan, 48222
J._W._Westcott_II
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