Near West Branch in Ogemaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ogemaw Springs
The arrival in Ogemaw Springs of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad in 1872 opened up the region’s rich timber resources. By 1873 two hundred people lived in the growing community that included several saw mills, a post office and a grocery. In 1875 Ogemaw Springs nearly became the county seat, losing to West Branch by only one vote. In the 1890s the depletion of timber in the area led to the town’s decline.
Erected 2012 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2235.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 44° 18.219′ N, 84° 17.405′ W. Marker is near West Branch, Michigan, in Ogemaw County. Marker is on Maes Road, 0.1 miles east of Saginaw Street, on the right when traveling east. Located just west of the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4129 Maes Rd, West Branch MI 48661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rose City Lions Club (approx. 12 miles away); Rose City / The Big Fire (approx. 12 miles away); Telephone Pioneers (approx. 12 miles away); Protecting Houghton Creek (approx. 12.1 miles away); Cleveland Park Pavilion (approx. 12.2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.