Welcome to Grosse Ile, MichiganGross Ile is home to about 11,000 people who feel very fortunate to live on these beautiful and unique islands situated on the Detroit River south of Detroit. One story ranch styles and traditional 2 story homes make up the many of the homes styles. However, along the river you will find homes with unique architectural designs.
Grosse Ile is the main island, but other smaller islands are also inhabited: Elba, Upper Hickory (Meso), Hickory, and Swan. In all, more than a dozen islands comprise Grosse Ile Township, providing a unique environment for those who live there.
Two bridges connect the "main island" to the mainland of Michigan. The bridge on the north end of the island is called the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. The bridge on the south end of the island is officially named the Wayne County Bridge, but is commonly called the "Free Bridge" by locals.
On the island, there are two elementary schools: Parke Lane Elementary, and Meridian Elementary, Grosse Ile Middle School and Grosse Ile High School.
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