Ecorse, Michigan
Ecorse is a city of 9,064 people in Wayne County, Michigan, founded in 1903.
Why visit Ecorse
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 48 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gordie Howe International Bridge, Grassy Island Light, Ford-Bacon House and Fort Street–Pleasant Street and Norfolk & Western Railroad Viaduct.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ecorse
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About Ecorse
Ecorse is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring, Downriver suburb of Detroit, Ecorse is located roughly 9 miles (14.5 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 9,305.
From the Wikipedia article Ecorse, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Gordie Howe International Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Crossing of the Detroit River
Grassy Island Light
Lighthouse · 1.8 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks11
Ford-Bacon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Fort Street–Pleasant Street and Norfolk & Western Railroad Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
George P. MacNichol House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
John and Emma Lacey Eberts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Lincoln Park Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Marx House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Mellus Newspapers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
West Jefferson Avenue–Rouge River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan
Wyandotte Odd Fellows Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Ste. Claire
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Council Point Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States
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Ojibway Prairie Complex
Park · 3.7 mi
Complex of parks and nature reserves in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Billy's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant · Fish, Chicken
3964 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa,Su 12:00-21:30
Major Biddle's
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
930 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte
Tu-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Auburn Cafe
Restaurant · Greek · 0.8 mi
3520 West Jefferson Avenue, Ecorse
BC's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
1226 Fort Street, Lincoln Park
El Angel
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
1534 Fort Street, Lincoln Park
El Paisa Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
1715 Fort Street, Lincoln Park
Mr. Fish & Chicken
Restaurant · Fish, Chicken · 1.4 mi
10844 West Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge
My Place Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
806 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte
Park Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Greek · 1.8 mi
1681 Fort Street, Lincoln Park
Riverside Coney Island
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
4460 West Jefferson Avenue, Ecorse
36 more on the map.
History
In 1836, after the community had become part of United States territory, it was settled by more English speakers, who named it Grand Port. The community was unincorporated within Ecorse Township. In 1903 the settlement was incorporated as the village of Ecorse. With the opening in 1923 of the rolling mill of the Michigan Steel Corporation, a supplier of sheet steel for the automobile industry, Ecorse began to become an economic force in the region. The village incorporated as a city in 1942.
Since the later 20th century and restructuring of heavy industry, the city, like many industrial inner-ring suburbs, has fallen into economic decline. In December 1986, the Wayne County Circuit Court issued a court order appointing a receiver for the bankrupt city. The receivership would last until August 1990, but the city's finances were monitored by the state of Michigan for another ten years.
By September 2009, with the city facing a $9 million deficit and a federal corruption probe, Governor Jennifer Granholm declared a financial emergency for Ecorse, and appointed an emergency financial manager. On September 25, 2009, Ecorse Mayor Herbert Worthy and city Controller Erwin Hollenquest were arrested on charges of conspiracy, bribery, and fraud.
From the History section of Ecorse, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship29
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Fews Memorial Christian Church
Church · Methodist Episcopal · 1.2 mi
456 Palmerston Street, River Rouge
Saint Nectarios & Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.9 mi
4592 West Jefferson Avenue, Ecorse
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary
School · 5.6 mi
5277 Calhoun St, Dearborn
Academy For Business And Technology High School
School · 3.4 mi
19625 Wood St, Melvindale
Healthcare4
Metro Urgent Care Family Cinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
752 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park
Map of Ecorse
201 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dearborn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Lincoln Park 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Wyandotte 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Melvindale 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Allen Park 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Southgate 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Dearborn 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Riverview 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Taylor 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Trenton 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Detroit 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ecorse, MI (Outer Drive and W. Jefferson), Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- MellusNewspaperBuildingLincolnParkMiDEMOLISHED, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MarxHouseWyandotteMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FortStreetPleasantStBridge, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FordBaconHouseWyandotteMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JeffersonRougeRiverBridge, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EbertsHouseBWyandotteMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LincolnParkMiPostOffice, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WyandotteMiOddFellowsTemple, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MacNicholHouseWyandotteMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steamer Ste Claire c 1915, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Ojibaymarsh, Angela2109, Public domain
- Gordie Howe International Bridge - July 2026, WMrapids, CC0
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