Brown City in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Brown City Banner
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021
1. The Brown City Banner Marker
Inscription.
The Brown City Banner. . Published under the motto “Our Community is our Hive. The Rights of the People, our Queen” The Brown City Bee debuted on January 23, 1891. Owner James A. Menzies named the newspaper for the “business-like fellow” who ensures “that matters are kept `humming’ about him.” He renamed the paper The Brown City Banner in December 1891. School superintendent and businessman Loftis Howse managed The Banner from 1892 to 1912. The paper has informed Sanilac, Lapeer and St. Clair County readers for more than a century.
Published under the motto “Our Community is our Hive. The Rights of the People, our Queen” The Brown City Bee debuted on January 23, 1891. Owner James A. Menzies named the newspaper for the “business-like fellow” who ensures “that matters are kept `humming’ about him.” He renamed the paper The Brown City Banner in December 1891. School superintendent and businessman Loftis Howse managed The Banner from 1892 to 1912. The paper has informed Sanilac, Lapeer and St. Clair County readers for more than a century.
Erected 1993 by Bureau of Michigan History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1897.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1891.
Location. 43° 12.734′ N, 82° 59.324′ W. Marker is in Brown City, Michigan, in Sanilac County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 90) 0.1 miles west of James Street, on the right when traveling west. Located along a small walkway on the north side of Main Street, between James and St. Marys Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4232 Main St, Brown City MI 48416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
