Ford River, Michigan

Ford River is an unincorporated community in Delta County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.[1]

History

A post office was established at Ford River in 1860, and was discontinued in 1872.[2] The community took its name from the Ford River.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ford River, Michigan
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ford River Post Office (historical)
  3. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 71.

Coordinates: 45°40′46″N 87°08′24″W / 45.67944°N 87.14000°W / 45.67944; -87.14000

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