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Local HistoryThe village began with the Purchis family, from New York State, who built a grist mill here. William d. Purchis became the first postmaster on October 5, 1882, the office operating until May 31, 1914. Letters of the Greek alphabet were given as names to several Michigan post offices: Alpha, Delta, Sigma, Epsilon, etc... Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.
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