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

Inscription.
Built in 1911 for Charles L. Merry as a cigar factory and store

Charles' son Earl converted the business to Merry's Recreation - a 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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 45° 1.647′ N, 84° 40.657′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hogan's Jewelers (a few steps from 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); Gaylord, Michigan (about 400 feet away);

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Kramer's Busy Big Store (about 400 feet away); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (about 400 feet away); Otsego County Veterans Memorial (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

Otsego County Historical Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

3. Otsego County Historical Museum

The museum opened in 1992 according to the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.