Ferndale, MI

About Ferndale

• • Musician Alice Cooper was born in Ferndale, Michigan, before moving to Detroit.
• • The Rust Belt Market, showcasing local artisans, originated in Ferndale, MI.
• • Woodward Avenue's automotive industry spurred Ferndale's early growth and development.
• • Ferndale once housed a vibrant speakeasy scene during Prohibition.
• • The construction of I-696 significantly altered Ferndale's landscape in the late 20th century.
• • Named for the ferns along the railroad, Ferndale was incorporated as a city in 1927.
• • With over 19,000 residents, its population is similar to Grosse Pointe Woods.
• • Sitting at 669 feet, Ferndale is slightly higher than nearby Detroit.
• • Many Ferndale residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
• • Ferndale feels welcoming, progressive, and vibrantly community-focused.
• • The Detroit Lions, based nearby, won four NFL championships in the 1950s.
• • Ferndale High School's football team has a historic rivalry with nearby Hazel Park.

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