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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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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

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Origins - Old Place Names". Berrien County Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.