Local History

Anthony Neusius purchased 80 acres in 1869.  First called Hazel Slump because of a profusion of hazelnut bushes and water.  It was a part of Royal Oak Township until it was incorporated as the city of Hazel Park on January 5, 1842.

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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