Lachine, Michigan is in southern Long Rapids Township, Alpena County, in the northeastern Lower Peninsula.
As an unincorporated community, Lachine does not have defined boundaries, but the locality is along M-65 North, near the Green Township border. Thunder Bay River is to the west, and Morrison Creek is south of the community. Lachine is a small community, consisting of a portion of M-65 North, Lachine Street, and 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, and McComb Road.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of Lachine include Hillman, Posen, and Alpena, while the unincorporated communities of Flanders, Spratt, Long Rapids, and Herron are within ten miles.
European-American settlement of the area that was to become Lachine began in 1854 when Charles Richardson, a lumberman, acquired the land from the State of Michigan. Prior to Lachine being developed as a community, some of its early settlers included the Kinsinger, Miller, and Snyder families, who came from Pennsylvania. Walter Morrison came in 1887 or 1888.
Although some of the area's early settlers farmed the land, or made maple syrup, the lumber industry was the chief attraction. Several lumber camps were set up in the Lachine area, and it wasn't uncommon for families to spend winters at the lumber camps working and clearing land that was they turned into agricultural uses.
Largely to support the lumber industry, the Detroit & Mackinac Railway established a station along its Hillman Branch in 1909 that include freight and passenger services. The railroad station was named for the Quebec home of a railroad conductor. Besides lumber, the railroad shipped maple syrup from the Andrew Sanborn Farm, just north of Lachine.
The Hotel Lachine was built near the D&M tracks in 1909, and Floyd and Sarah Stoddard opened the Stoddard Hotel in 1911. Other early businesses included the McClure Store, the Lachine Mercantile Store, and Nugent's Store, which became Gleason's Store, Sheldon't Grocery, and Lachine Grocery and Deli. The Lachine Elevator opened near the D&M tracks in 1916.
The Lachine post office opened on March 28, 1910, with Jennie Moore as postmaster. Still in operation, the post office serves most of the southern part of Long Rapids Township, most of southern Wellington Township, and portions of Green Township, Ossineke Township, and Wilson Township.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, or events in Lachine, Michigan, or on the community itself.
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In operation since 1997, the Lachine, Michigan business began with a quarter acre of strawberries, and has since expanded to include raspberries, Saskatoons, pumpkins, squash, and a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits, as well as an on-site farm market. Most of its crops are sold in a pick-your-own style, and also offer field trips for local schools, and fall activities, such as a hayride, corn maze, and a pumpkin launching show. Its locations, contacts, and a contact form are available.
https://www.ajsberryfarm.com/
JR's Golf Carts & Aluminum Trailers
Selling gas and electric powered carts, lift kits, rear seats, and accessories, the Lachine, Michigan company offers installation and serving. It is an authorized dealer for Boost Technology, MadJax, and Interstate All Battery Center, and offers other brands. Located on M-65 South, the company's telephone numbers, social media contacts, and a contact form are set forth, and its inventory of custom carts, stock carts, and Legend trailers are highlighted, with photographs and asking prices.
https://www.jrsgolfcartsandtrailers.com/
The civil township is in northern Alpena County, north of Green and Wilson townships, and south of Posen Township. There are no incorporated cities or towns within the township, but it includes the unincorporated communities of Lachine, Leer, and Long Rapids, and the township hall is in Lachine. The official township website features board meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, tax and zoning information, public notices, and the history of the township and its communities.
http://longrapidstownship.org/
The Lachine, Michigan business offers a large selection of American-made images, matted art, and frames. Founded as Northern Michigan Wildlife Art and Framing in 2002, the owner purchased Northern Promotions in 2012. An online catalog of its products is pictured, along with print options, size options, matting and frame choices, and prices. Online shopping is available, along with information about its custom framing services, and wholesale services. Its address and phone number are posted.
http://www.northernpromotionsart.com/
The power equipment dealership in Lachine, Michigan opened in 1960 as an Allis Chalmers Tractor dealership, and now carries a full line of LS Tractor equipment, Bad Boy Zero Turn Lawnmowers, and used Allis Chalmers farm tractors, as well as a large stock of OEM parts, and all major brands of used equipment, many of which were taken as a trade-in. Its new and used product inventory is set forth, and information about its service and parts departments, location, hours, and contacts.
https://www.sumeriximp.com/
