Thomas' Mills
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N 42° 25.633 W 085° 25.771
16T E 629191 N 4698406
Located on the east side of the entrance to Gull Lake Prairieville Township Park, which is on the south side of Gull Lake Drive (M43), between Bendere Road and Bunbury Lane. There is parking in the park, but at a fee.
Waymark Code: WM1EM6
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2007
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In 1850, George Thomas operated a sawmill here, and in the next decade as settlers began to arrive he built a gristmill. The new village, also known as Gull Lake, was a few miles south of the Reverend Leonard Slater's Baptist Indian mission. Thomas dominated local affairs, being the leading merchant, the postmaster, a large land owner, and a member of the state legislature. At the turn of the century, when the village was practically abandoned, Gull Lake became popular as a summer resort.
Historical Name: George Thomas, Reverend Leonard Slater's
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #0087
Historical Date: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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