Paradise in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Post Office
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
1. Post Office Marker
This post office opened just six years after Whitefish Point was settled in 1871 as a landing for the then-abundant lumber supplies and as a commercial fishery. Permanent residents received their mail from Sault Ste. Marie. During the summer months, mail was delivered by boat three times a week. In severe winter weather, dog teams hauled the mail twice a month. In service for nearly a century, this post office provides a link with days before lumbermen cut down tall stands of pine trees. The office here ceased operations in 1973.
Erected by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L724.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 46° 45.127′ N, 84° 58.841′ W. Marker is in Paradise, Michigan, in Chippewa County. Marker is at the intersection of North Whitefish Point Road and West Wild Cat Road, on the right when traveling north on North Whitefish Point Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16882 North Whitefish Point Road, Paradise MI 49768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whitefish Point Lighthouse
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
2. Post Office Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023
3. Post Office
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
