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City of Marquette Marquette County Michigan Postcard 1912 from Paul Petosky |
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City of Marquette Marquette County Michigan Postcard 1912 from Paul Petosky |
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Marquette was created on September 14, 1849, with the formation of the Marquette Iron Company.
Robert J. Graveraet, who had prospected the region for ore; Edward Clark, agent for Waterman A. Fisher of Worcester,
Massachusetts, who financed the company, and Amos Rogers Harlow were the three men that made Marquette get its start.
It was first named Worcester, with Amos Rogers Harlow as the first postmaster.
On August 21, 1850, the name was changed to honor Jacques Marquette, the missionary who had explored the region.
Another postoffice was named Carp River and opened on October 13, 1851 by Peter White.
Harlow closed his post office in August 1852.
The Marquette Iron Company failed, while its successor, the Cleveland Iron Mining Company flourished.
The plat was recorded by Peter White.
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Originally established in Houghton County as Carp River on January 12, 1847 with William B. McNair as the first postmaster. Changed to
Marquette COunty on June 29, 1848. The Carp River Post Office discontinued operation on April 2, 1851 and was re-established on October 13, 1851 with Peter White as postmaster.
On April 17, 1856 is was changed to Marquette #2 Post Office and is currently an active post office today.
The Worchester Post Office was established on September 14, 1849 with
Amos Rogers Harlow as its first postmaster. On August 21, 1850, the
Worchester Post Office became the Marquette #1 Post Office (named in honor of Jacques Marquette, the french Jesuit missionary) and discontinued operation on August 16, 1852.
The Carp River Post Office and the Worchester Post Office were in direct competetion at the same time.
Historical Facts: The old Marquette, MI Post Office and Custom House pictured was built at a cost of over $81,000 and
construction was completed in 1889. It was located at the corner of West Washington and North Third Streets in Marquette. The last day at this post office building was February 1, 1936. This building was demolished in February 1936 to make way for the new Post Office and Court House at this same location. The Official Opening of the new Marquette Post Office and Court House took place on April 10, 1937. City Hall which is pictured to the left, is still standing today next to the new post office and court house.
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Engine 199 of the Mineral Range Railway, Marquette, MI (1915) Contributed by Paul E. Petosky |
Marquette, MI (Train No. 3 Leaving Marquette for Calumet) (1915) - Contributed by Paul E. Petosky |
Marquette, MI (Court House) (1940s) Contributed by Paul E. Petosky |
