Avery, Michigan
Avery is an unincorporated community in Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.[1]
History
A post office was established at Avery in 1860, and remained in operation until 1890.[2][3] Gilbert B. Avery, the first postmaster and proprietor of a local sawmill, gave the community his last name.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avery, Michigan
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- 1 2 "Origins - Old Place Names". Berrien County Genealogical Society. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
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Coordinates: 41°48′00″N 86°34′17″W / 41.80000°N 86.57139°W
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