Macomb factoids:
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Macomb was named after General Alexander Macomb, a highly decorated veteran of the War of 1812.
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Danny DeKeyser of the Detroit Red Wings, was born in Macomb. In 2016, the Red Wings signed him to a six year, 30 million dollar deal.
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Romeo Plank was originally made of wood planks. It was one of the first toll roads in Michigan.
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Roads in Macomb now and then:
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20 Mile Road M-59, Hall Road - was Rosso Highw
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21 Mile Road - was Shoemaker Road
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22 Mile Road - was Waldenburg Road
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23 Mile Road East of Romeo Plank - was Whiskey Road
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West of Romeo Plank - was Coldwater
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24 Mile Road - was French Road
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25 Mile Road - was Arnold Road
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26 Mile Road - was Marine City Highway
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