Rogers City in Presque Isle County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Rogers City's First Flour Mill
Historic Site No. 11
Sometime after that, David McKenzie operated an auto service garage on the site. He repaired automobiles and sold oil, tires, and accessories—everything but gasoline.
Paul Hopp opened a Standard Oil service station on the site in 1925. Hopp's business was Rogers City's first “full service” station. Hopp's son Carroll purchased the business in 1948, and Carroll's son Randy took over management of the station in the 1970s. This photo shows the business in the early 1960s. The Hopp's sold the business in 1983.
Erected 2011 by City of Rogers City & Vibrant Small Cities Initiative (VSCI) grant from MSHDA. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 45° 25.149′ N, 83° 48.947′ W. Marker is in Rogers City, Michigan, in Presque Isle County. Marker is on South 3rd Street south of West Erie Street (State Highway 68), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located near the front of the former Standard Oil service station at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 South 3rd Street, Rogers City MI 49779, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Bertram Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Gumm Furniture Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Emil & Lizzie Poch Hardware Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Port of Calcite Entry Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Emergency Steering Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rogers City Post Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Presque Isle County Savings Bank (about 500 feet away); Herman Hoeft & Son's General Store (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rogers City.
More about this marker. Marker is a large, painted metal plaque, mounted at eye-level on a post.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Rogers City Historic Walking Tour
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