Local History

A branch post office out of Grand Rapids and a geographic expression referring to this area in southeast Kent County.  Named after its county which had been named for James Kent (1763-1847), a noted New York jurist. 

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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