Avery, Michigan
Avery is an unincorporated community in Three Oaks Township within Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.
History
A post office was established at Avery in 1860, and remained in operation until 1890. Gilbert B. Avery, the first postmaster and proprietor of a local sawmill, gave the community his last name.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ "Origins - Old Place Names". Berrien County Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.