Banks Township near Ellsworth in Antrim County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Essex
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2023
1. Essex Marker
Inscription.
Essex. . At the beginning of 1901, a reporter visiting Essex noted thirty to forty houses, a large sawmill. a stave factory, a shingle mill, one store, a telephone office, a blacksmith shop, a livery stable and a post office. A 1902 Central Lake Torch reported signs in Essex announcing “Shoes Repared Hear,” and “Harness Repared Here.” The first postmaster was Henry Chamberlin, who came in 1900. Arthur B. Meech, the second postmaster, was installed on May 16, 1904. The post office closed four months later as the lumber supply and population declined.
At the beginning of 1901, a
reporter visiting Essex noted thirty to forty houses, a
large sawmill. a stave factory, a shingle mill, one store,
a telephone office, a blacksmith shop, a livery stable
and a post office. A 1902
Central Lake Torch reported
signs in Essex announcing
“Shoes Repared Hear,” and
“Harness Repared Here.”
The first postmaster was
Henry Chamberlin, who
came in 1900. Arthur B.
Meech, the second postmaster, was installed on May
16, 1904. The post office
closed four months later as
the lumber supply and
population declined.
Erected 1996 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1941.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1904.
Location. 45° 8.89′ N, 85° 17.119′ W. Marker is near Ellsworth, Michigan, in Antrim County. It is in Banks Township. Marker is at the intersection of Essex Road and South Dennis Road, on the right when traveling east on Essex Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9196 S Dennis Rd, Ellsworth MI 49729, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John and Eva Porter Estate (approx. 6.3 miles away); Norwood School
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
