The city of Detroit is known throughout the world as the Motor City due to the tremendous effect the automotive industry has on the area and its history.  This moniker is, however, just one of the many names the rich historical legacy of this metropolis possess.  This great American city could just as easily be known as  Stove City, Lumberville, Hitsville, Salttown, Trapper Town, or Freighteropolis due to its prosperous past.  All of these titles, however, could not be possible with out the ingenuity and effort of many great Detroit historical figures.

Due to the History Channel, historical fiction novels, and other current media, history is very popular and historical tourism has become a lucrative industry for many places in America.  The city of Detroit has tried to tap into this market by capitalizing on the success of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and become one of the most popular cities in the country for this type of entertainment.  Detroit needs your help!