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Warren, Michigan

Located in Macomb County, Michigan, Warren was established in 1837. The Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant in Warren produced most of the Sherman tanks used in WWII. GM's Technical Center in Warren is one of the largest corporate research campuses in the world.
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Founded 1837 | Population 138,806 | Peak 138,806 (2024) | County Macomb County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Warren, Michigan

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1837Township Established: Beebe's Corners becomes Warren Township.
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1940Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant: Chrysler builds massive tank factory; produces M3 and M4 Sherman tanks for WWII.
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1957City Incorporates: Warren incorporates as Michigan's 3rd largest city.
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1970GM Technical Center: General Motors' massive research campus anchors Warren's economy.
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1971Warren v. Michigan: Housing discrimination lawsuit highlights racial tensions in Detroit suburbs.
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2009Auto Industry Crisis: GM bankruptcy and restructuring hit Warren hard.
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2020Defense Industry Growth: Army's TACOM and defense contractors maintain strong presence.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1837 Government
Township Established
1940 Industry
Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant
1957 Government
City Incorporates
1970 Industry
GM Technical Center
1971 Civil Rights
Warren v. Michigan
2009 Business
Auto Industry Crisis
2020 Government
Defense Industry Growth

Did You Know?

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The Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant in Warren produced most of the Sherman tanks used in WWII.
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GM's Technical Center in Warren is one of the largest corporate research campuses in the world.
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Warren is Michigan's third-largest city, though many think of it as a Detroit suburb.
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Warren is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
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Warren was founded in 1837.
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