Skeels, Michigan

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

History

A post office called Skeels was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1920. [2] Simeon Skeels, an early postmaster and local merchant, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Skeels, Michigan
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  3. Smith, Jerry. "Genealogy of Gladwin area place names". Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion. Retrieved 13 March 2018.

Coordinates: 44°05′24″N 84°35′12″W / 44.09000°N 84.58667°W / 44.09000; -84.58667

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