Sterling Heights

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Sterling Heights is a city and a suburb of Detroit in Michigan State. With a population of 129,699, Sterling Heights is the second biggest suburb of Detroit, that lies about 40 km to the southwest. Sterling Heights is part of Macomb County and is bordered by the communities of Mt. Clemens, Warren and Troy. Branches of the Clinton River flow through Sterling Heights.

A lot of farmers began to settle in the area of what is presently Sterling Heights, following the Revolutionary War. These farmers were attracted to the land and its fertile soils. The numerous settlers began to quickly prosper by the 1880's, providing the area with a picturesque town of farm houses and fields of wheat and other crops. With the coming of the railroad, the Town of Sterling accommodated four passenger trains on a daily basis from Detroit. Sterling Township became Sterling Heights when it was incorporated officially as a city during the year 1968. The word "Heights" was added in order to distinguish the city from a village known as Sterling within Arenac County. The city of Sterling Heights is presently a thriving commercial and industrial area and a core suburb within the greater Detroit metropolitan area.

The Detroit Institute Of Arts has its home in Sterling Heights. This museums is considered among the best museums in the globe and holds more than 65,000 items. The city of Sterling Heights features numerous other cultural and historic places. The Museum Of Natural History has extensive prehistoric exhibits. Fisher Mansion features a selection of original art from India and Asia. Upton House is an historic home dated to 1867 and presently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall is the place for the 85-year-old Detroit Symphony. Outdoor sites comprise Four Bears Water Park, Detroit Zoo, African safari Wildlife park and Seven Ponds nature Center.

The city boasts several annual cultural events, like for example the Memorial Day Parade and Sterlingfest. The event known as Sterlingfest is held every summer at Dodge Park near downtown Sterling Heights. Three days of performances and carnival rides differentiate this popular family event that has featured recording artists like REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield. The Polish-American Festival, which features local Polish bands, is likewise a well attended event due to the huge number of area inhabitants with Polish heritage.