Robbins, Michigan

Robbins is an unincorporated community in Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan.[2] The community is located within Haight Township.

Robbins, Michigan
Unincorporated community
Robbins
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 46°22′55″N 89°13′33″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOntonagon
TownshipHaight
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49912 (Bruce Crossing)
Area code(s)906
GNIS feature ID1617821[1]

History

A post office opened in Robbins in 1891, closed in 1898, reopened in 1902, and closed permanently in 1911.[3] The community was named for F. S. Robbins, the owner of a local sawmill.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robbins, Michigan
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robbins, Michigan
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robbins Post Office (historical)
  4. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 119.
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