Where is Taylor, Michigan, USA?

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Where is Taylor Located? - Taylor is a city located in the Wayne County of Michigan, United States. Taylor lies between 38.6425518 Degrees North latitudes and 90.3237263 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Taylor, Michigan

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Where is Taylor Located?

Taylor is a city located in the Wayne County of Michigan, United States. Taylor lies between 38.6425518 Degrees North latitudes and 90.3237263 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Taylor city is 63409 people and the city has a total area of 23.61 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Taylor, Michigan Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityTaylor
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
State CapitalLansing
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude42.2409° N
Longitude83.2697° W
ElevationApproximately 630 ft (192 m)
Land Area23.0 sq mi
Water Area0.2 sq mi
Total Area23.2 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)63,409
Population DensityApproximately 2,757 per sq mi
ZIP Codes48180, 48187
Area Code313
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code26-79000
Congressional DistrictMichigan's 13th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Taylor, Michigan

TransportationDetails
Airport NameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA CodeDTW
PortPort of Detroit (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 94, Interstate 75, US Highway 24, Telegraph Road
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available in Dearborn and Detroit
Local Transit ServiceSMART bus regional transit service
  • Interstate 94 (I-94) — Major east-west highway connecting Taylor with Detroit, Ann Arbor, and communities across Michigan.
  • Interstate 75 (I-75) — Major north-south interstate connecting southeast Michigan with Ohio and northern Michigan.
  • US Highway 24 (Telegraph Road) — Important regional roadway through the Detroit metropolitan area.

Top Places to Visit in Taylor, Michigan

Landmark NameType
Taylor Conservatory and Botanical GardensBotanical Garden
Heritage ParkPublic Park
Taylor Meadows Golf ClubGolf Course
Southland CenterShopping Mall
Taylor Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Taylor SportsplexSports Facility
Be-Morr Adventure GolfRecreation Attraction
Lower Rouge River Recreation TrailNature Trail
Heritage Park AmphitheaterEntertainment Venue
Detroit RiverNatural Landmark

Driving Distances from Taylor, Michigan to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
DetroitMichigan18 mi25 minutes
DearbornMichigan8 mi15 minutes
Ann ArborMichigan35 mi40 minutes
WindsorOntario, Canada25 mi45 minutes
ToledoOhio55 mi1 hour
LansingMichigan90 mi1 hour 30 minutes
FlintMichigan85 mi1 hour 20 minutes
Grand RapidsMichigan160 mi2 hours 30 minutes
ClevelandOhio150 mi2 hours 30 minutes
ChicagoIllinois280 mi4 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Taylor, Michigan

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Michigan-DearbornPublicUniversityEngineering, business, and research programs
Henry Ford CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and associate degrees
Wayne County Community College DistrictPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and workforce programs
Wayne State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, and professional programs
Taylor School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Taylor, Michigan

Lower Rouge River, Ecorse Creek, Detroit River, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Taylor

Golf Courses: Taylor Meadows Golf Club, Lakes of Taylor Golf Club, Dearborn Hills Golf Course, Inkster Valley Golf Club. Stadiums: Taylor High School Stadium, Taylor Sportsplex, Ford Field.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Taylor, Michigan

Landmark NameType
Taylor Conservatory and Botanical GardensBotanical Garden
Heritage ParkPublic Park
Taylor Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Southland CenterShopping Center
Taylor SportsplexSports Facility
Taylor Meadows Golf ClubGolf Course
Lower Rouge River Recreation TrailNature Trail
Heritage Park AmphitheaterEntertainment Venue

Taylor, Michigan — Key Historical Facts

  • Taylor was first settled in the early 19th century and was originally part of Ecorse Township.
  • The community was named Taylor Township in 1847 in honor of U.S. President Zachary Taylor.
  • Taylor developed from an agricultural area into a suburban community as the Detroit metropolitan area expanded.
  • The construction of major highways and nearby industrial development helped shape Taylor's growth during the 20th century.
  • Taylor became a city in 1968 and continues to be an important residential and commercial community in Wayne County.

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