Garden City is a city in Wayne County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30,047. The city is part of the Metro Detroit region.
The origins of Garden City started with the transfer of the property to John Lathers from Andrew Jackson for 160 acres. The city was patterned after the "Garden City" concept that became popular in England during the 19th Century, with most home sites sectioned off into one acre plots to allow adequate farming area to support the family with fruit and vegetables.
Now, most sites are considerably smaller, some as small as 40' x 135', with little room for gardening of fruits and vegetables.
Areas of interest in Garden City include the first Kmart store, the country's first drive-thru McDonalds, the first Little Caesars (all still in use) , and the honeymoon cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.2 km2 (5.9 mi2). 15.2 km2 (5.9 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Source:
GardenCityMichigan.com
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