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Portus, John, Orchard Lake and Troy

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Local History

The Orchard Lake Hotel opened in 1872 and was given a post office on March 18, 1873.  The Indians had called the lake beside it Menahsagorning, or Apple Place, because of the many apple trees and orchards nearby.  Thus the lake came to be called Orchard Lake as was the village by it, which was founded by local residents.  Incorporated as a village in 1927. 

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

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