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Romulus, Michigan

Romulus is in Wayne County, with approximately 24,000 residents.

Well-Known Places in Romulus

Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Romulus Athletic Center, Lower Huron Metropark.

Romulus Business Districts

• Merriman Road (airport area)
• Eureka Road
• I-94 Corridor

Major Employers in Romulus

Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Delta Air Lines Hub, Amazon, FedEx.

About Romulus, Michigan

Romulus is a Wayne County city about 20 miles southwest of downtown Detroit, defined above all by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, one of the nation's busiest hubs. Settled by French-Canadians in the 1820s and bearing a Roman name, it was an Underground Railroad stop before becoming a modern engine of logistics, manufacturing and e-commerce fulfillment. Its beloved fall Pumpkin Festival centers on a historical park with an 1839 one-room schoolhouse.

History of Romulus

• First white settler Samuel Polyne, a French-Canadian, arrived around 1826.
• The township was organized in 1835 (first meeting April 16, 1835; David J. Pullen was first supervisor).
• Temporarily renamed 'Wayne' in 1845, then changed back to Romulus on January 16, 1848.

Landmarks and Places in Romulus

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), including the McNamara Terminal.
• Romulus Historical Park and Museum, featuring the town's original 1839 one-room schoolhouse and a restored 1855 residence.
• Preserved Underground Railroad sites, including the Samuel Kingsley home and the Five Points Church location.

The Romulus Economy

• Home to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which generates about $10.2 billion in annual economic impact and supports more than 86,000 Michigan jobs.
• General Motors opened the Romulus Engine plant in 1975, producing engines and later 10-speed transmissions.
• Amazon opened its DTW1 fulfillment center in 2018, employing roughly 1,600 workers.

Community Life in Romulus

• The Romulus Pumpkin Festival, held the third weekend of September at Romulus Historical Park, features a parade (the 'Parade of Lights'), music, crafts, a car show, food and games.
• Historical Park hosts the City Easter Egg Hunt, Sounds in Downtown summer concerts, free Movies in the Park, a Fall Family Fun Festival and scarecrow contest, and the City Christmas Tree Lighting.
• City nickname 'Rom-town' and motto 'Home of Opportunity' reflect a strong local identity.

Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, www.romulusgov.com, www.romulusgov.com