Alpena in Alpena County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Monarch Mill

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 23, 2023

1. Monarch Mill Marker

Inscription. In 1916 the Monarch Milling Company, a grist and flour mill, began operations in this building, which was constructed in 1914. By 1920 it was known as the Alpena Flour Mills, producing “Leader” and “Velvo” brand flour. The mill closed in 1956, but during its forty years of operation, it played an integral part in the daily life of the community. Much of the mill’s original equipment remains in place.

Erected 1999 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1973.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 45° 3.641′ N, 83° 27.26′ W. Marker is in Alpena, Michigan, in Alpena County. Marker is on West Campbell Street east of West Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 633 W Campbell St, Alpena MI 49707, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. “History of Industry Sculpture Series” (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alpena County Courthouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Bernard Catholic Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. one mile away); Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall

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(approx. one mile away); Thunder Bay River Lumber Industry (approx. one mile away); The Loss of the Pewabic (approx. 1.1 miles away); Research Vessels (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpena.

Monarch Mill and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 23, 2023

2. Monarch Mill and Marker

The marker is at the far left.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 23, 2023

3. Monarch Mill and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.