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Roach, James, Detroit

Local History

It was first settled in 1833 by Henry Leach, of Detroit, followed soon by a squatter named Lathrop, and Jacob Wilkinson, the first permanent settler.  The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad came through in 1856 and made it a station.  The village was first platted in 1856, but not recorded until 1866.  Milo Harrington opened the first store in 1857.  Incorporated as a village in 1871.  Named after its township which was named for George Washington's home, Mount Vernon.

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

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