Essex
Posted by: 
jub8
N 45° 08.891 W 085° 17.117
16T E 634797 N 5000842
The marker is for the extinct town of Essex, MI. It is on the SW corner of Essex Rd. and S. Dennis Rd. Parking isn't a problem.
Waymark Code: WMYNH
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2006
Views: 48
At the beginning of 1901, a reporter visiting Essex noted thirty to forty houses, a large sawmill, a stave factory, a shingle mill one store, a telephone office, a blacksmith shop, a livery stable and a post office. A 1902 Central Lake Torch reported signs announcing "Shoes Repared Hear," and Harness Repared Here." The first postmaster was Henry Chamberlin, who came in 1900. Arthur B. Meech, the second postmaster, was installed on May 16, 1904. The post office closed four months later as the lumber supply and population declined.
Historical Date: 05/15/1904
Historical Name: Henry Chamberlin and Arthur B. Meech
Description:
I believe that this is the only marker of where the town once was. There was no evidence that any town ever existed there (no buildings or anything). One home is near the area but it didn’t appear to be from the “Essex” era. There was also a flag pole next to the sign, but no flag was present.
Parking nearby?: yes
D/T ratings: 
Registered Site #: 1941
website: Not listed
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