Southgate City is located in Wayne County. The city's name is derived from explanations that local guides gave to visitors. They called the area the "south gate" into Detroit. Southgate's slogan is "The Symbol of Progress Downriver".

Southgate was part of the Ecorse Township before it was incorporated in October of 1958. It was originally home to the Wyandot and Potawatomi Native American tribes.

The first European settler was Rene Robert Cavalier LaSalle, who arrived in 1679. French missionaries, traders, and explorers soon followed. The community's development quickened after the Erie Canal was completed in 1830.

Notable natives and residents include screenwriter Keith Mitchell, former baseball player Jeff Jones, and hockey player Nate Kiser.

We found resources in Southgate to help you find some essentials on your wedding checklist, including caterers, wedding venues, flowers, an wedding rentals. You can find a variety of tuxedos and suits for groomsmen at Jim's Tuxedos and Menswear. The Hungarian Rhapsody Restaurant has a private banquet room that is perfect for small rehearsal dinners.

Southgate has 9 parks which span over 74.4 acres. You can rent pavilions for special events at Homer Howard Park, Lions Park, and Kiwanis Park. Alcohol is permitted if you take your park rental permit over to the police department for validation.

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