Lathrop, Michigan

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

History

A post office was established at Lathrop in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.[2][3] The community was named for Azel Lathrop, the owner of the original town site.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lathrop, Michigan
  2. "Delta County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lathrop Post Office (historical)
  4. 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. 93.

Coordinates: 46°08′53″N 87°13′20″W / 46.14806°N 87.22222°W / 46.14806; -87.22222


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