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Flat Rock is a small, but energetic city, nestled along side the Huron River in Southeastern Michigan. Conveniently located at the intersections of I-275, I-75, and Telegraph Rd., it is the crossroads of commerce and business in the Downriver area of Michigan.

Our city is full of history that includes begins with the Wyandot people and includes Vreelands’, Sibleys’, and even was a gem in the eyes of Henry Ford himself. Many of our families can trace their roots all the way back to the early 1800s and the beginnings of Flat Rock.

Don’t let small fool you though we have some of the best amenities and business base of any Downriver community: a state of the art community center, home of the Southern Great Lakes Symphony, Saturday night racing at the Flat Rock Speedway, and the proud home of the American icon–Ford Mustang!

We’d love to have you visit us soon. We can assure you’ll be met with smiles!

WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

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Helpful Links

  • City of Flat Rock
  • City-Data.com: Flat Rock, MI
  • Downriver Greenways
  • Flat Rock Community Center
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  • Downtown Flat Rock on Facebook

More Links

  • Flat Rock Community Schools
  • Flat Rock Historical Society
  • Flat Rock Library
  • Wikipedia – Flat Rock, MI.

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Email:
flatrock.dda@gmail.com
Phone:
(734) 782-2455

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