Bruce Township 48065

Bruce Township Population: 2000(8158) 1990(6012) Change(2146)

Bruce Township is situated in the northwest corner of Macomb County, about 25 miles north of Detroit. This is primarily a flatland area, with several small lakes interspersed. It has recently come under heavy urban development due to its location to the greater Detroit metro area, with new subdivisions and businesses moving into the area. It is bisected by M-53 which runs north/south. The township office is located in Romeo.

In 1832 settlers met to form the town of Bruce, naming it after the heroic Scottish King, Robert Bruce, (1274-1329) who assisted William Wallace in the struggle to split from England. A story goes that, while hiding from his enemies in an old hut, he watched a spider trying to swing itself from one beam to another. After trying 7 times, it succeeded. Bruce, having lost 6 battles, was losing hope until he saw the spider’s success -- if the spider could try that many times, so could he. He went on to win in 1314 at the Battle of Bannockburn against Edward III.