In Shelby Township, this shift culminated in the construction of the Packard Proving Grounds in 1927. It remained a small farming community on the outskirts of Detroit through much of the 19th century.Īs automobile manufacturing expanded in the Motor City during the first decades of the 1900s, Shelby Township's economy, like those of other communities surrounding Detroit, became more industrial and involved in the automobile industry. On land originally settled by Nathaniel Burgess in 1818, Shelby became a township on April 12, 1827, through an act of the Michigan Territory Legislature.
Michigan Shelby Township (population 73,804) is a suburb of Detroit, located in Macomb County in southeastern Michigan approximately 15 miles north of the city center. Historic Preservation Contacts and Resources.Its many amenities for visitors, residents and businesses alike make Shelby Township a great place to spend the day or put down roots. At the core of that is a successful, ongoing partnership between local government and companies that want to establish or maintain business within the township. At the secondary level, three specialty programs are offered - the Utica Academy for International Studies, Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology and Utica Center for Science and Industry.Īlong with features that enhance quality of life, Shelby Township boasts one of Macomb County’s strongest environments for business growth and economic development. Students of all ages have access to top-notch education that starts with its early childhood Programs all the way through elementary, middle and high school. The township also boasts one of the best school districts in the region - Utica Community Schools (UCS). In vibrant Shelby Township, more than 73,000 residents and hundreds of visitors enjoy access to championship public golf courses, 1,200 acres of public parks and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails each year.
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