Redford Charter Township 48239 & 48240

Redford Charter Township Population: 2000() 1990() Change()

Nineteen year-old Israel Bell and his 15 year-old wife first settled the Redford area in 1818. Named because of its location at the place where the Indians and early settlers could cross the "rouge" or "red" river. The Rouge River got its name because of its reddish water and its red clay banks, which are remnants of a prehistoric lake whose bottom was red clay.

Today Redford is primarily a residential community offering many urban advantages to its diversity of residents. Redford has a variety of architectural styles and price ranges. Its residents like to keep their neighborhoods distinctive and desirable, and they view being close to services and facilities as an advantage.