Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Charles Merry Cigar Factory
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. Charles Merry Cigar Factory Marker
Built in 1911 for Charles L. Merry as a cigar factory and store
Charles' son Earl converted the business to Merry's Recreationa pool hall
Gordon and Marlene Everett purchased the building in the early 1960s for their business The Northern Star
The building was later Northern Office Supply. The Everetts transferred the building to the Otsego County Historical Society by gift and nominal purchase in 1991.
The Otsego County History Museum opened in 1992
Erected by Rotary Club of Gaylord.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 45° 1.652′ N, 84° 40.66′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. It is on West Main Street (Michigan Route 32) near Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 West Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mary's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Hogan's Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord State Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Five Rivers Fountain (about 300 feet away); Elk, Oil and the Environment (about 300 feet away); Sugar Bowl (about 400 feet away); Kramer's Busy Big Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaylord.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
2. Charles Merry Cigar Factory Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. Otsego County Historical Museum
The museum opened in 1992 according to the marker.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
4. Otsego County Historical Society Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
