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Robbins, Michigan

Coordinates: 46°22′55″N 89°13′33″W / 46.38194°N 89.22583°W / 46.38194; -89.22583
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Robbins is an unincorporated community in Ontonagon County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.[1]

History

A post office opened in Robbins in 1891, closed in 1898, reopened in 1902, and closed permanently in 1911.[2] The community was named for F. S. Robbins, the owner of a local sawmill.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robbins, Michigan
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robbins Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ 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.

46°22′55″N 89°13′33″W / 46.38194°N 89.22583°W / 46.38194; -89.22583