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Land first surveyed. Agricultural based economy.
Oakland County established by Governor Cass.
Oakland County divided into Townships
Royal Oak Township’s first industry – Cow and sheep bells. Other important activities:Hotels, furniture factory, saw mill and merchandising
Michigan becomes a state
Railroad built between Pontiac and Royal Oak
Unsound national financial policies cause economic recession.
Railroad connects Pontiac and Detroit. Royal Oak Township is an important stop between the two.
About 80% of Oakland County still covered by Farmland. Royal Oak Township started to be divided into separate municipalities. Population of Oakland County beginning to shift to the Southeast portion of the country.
Water lines extended from Detroit to Royal Oak Township.
Post-war years. Growth of bedroom communities in Oakland County. Most of Royal Oak Township now divided into separate cities.
Last community withdraws from Royal Oak Township leaving the boundaries as they are today.
Urban Renewal program assists Royal Oak Township.
Township obtains Charter status.
Charter Township of Royal Oak: population 5,784 persons
Charter Township of Royal Oak: population 5,001 persons
Royal Town Center Mini Mall (Beginning of Development of 8 Mile Frontage)
Annex portion of 10 Mile to City of Oak Park
Annex remaining portion of 10 Mile to City of Oak Park
Charter Township of Royal Oak: population 2,840 persons.
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THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ROYAL OAK 21131 GARDENLANE – SECOND FLOOR FERNDALE, MI 48220-2266 |
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To contact us:
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Phone: 248-547-9800 Fax: 248-547-1415
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