The Village of Maybee, Michigan is in southwest Exeter Township, Monroe County, in the southeastern Lower Peninsula.
The Robert Drain flows through the northern part of the village, feeding into Stony Creek, while the Antes Drain flows through the southern part of the village, connecting with Sandy Creek, which also enters the village.
There are no schools within the village limits. Rather, Maybee public school students attend either Monroe Public Schools or Dundee Community Schools.
No major roadways pass through the village. The chief routes are Maybee-Scofield Road, Bluebush Road, Baldwin Road, and Palmer Road. Other cities and villages within twenty miles of Maybee include Monroe, Carleton, Dundee, Milan, Petersburg, Flat Rock, South Rockwood, Deerfield, Britton, Estral Beach, Luna Pier, and Rockwood, while the unincorporated communities of Scofield, Grape, Ida, Oakville, Strasburg, and Diann.
With a current population of just over five hundred, Maybee has never been a large town, although its population has increased each decade since 1920. However, it is predicted to decline by about five percent when the 2020 census numbers are released.
Available documentation suggests that Abram Maybee came to Michigan with his father, Solomon, either in 1842 or in 1852. Upon the death of his father on March 26, 1864, Abram received sixty acres of land in Exeter Township.
At the age of thirty, Abram Maybee married Mary C. Moses on December 29, 1864. They had four children, three girls, and a boy, and later adopted another son.
In 1873, when Abram was thirty-nine, he and a man named Joseph Klotz decided to have the land they owned surveyed and platted as a village, as the Canada Southern Railway was in the process of being constructed through the area. This was done by Delos F. Wilcox, and the townsite was named for Abram Maybee. Soon Abram and Joseph were selling lots of lands, and they opened a sawmill together.
Abram retired in 1890 at the age of fifty-six. By the time of his death a couple of years later, he had built several homes, as well as a hotel. His partner, Joseph, came from a family of ten children, and he was nearly as active in village affairs as Abram. Seward Maybee, Abram's adopted son, was also involved in village affairs throughout his life, and is said to have kept a record of daily news and affairs, although its whereabouts are unknown.
Maybee was incorporated as a village in 1899. In 2013, a 546-acre parcel known as the Stoneco Quarry was added to the village.
The focal point of this portion of our guide is on the village of Maybee, Michigan. Websites representing the village government, and any other governmental bodies, businesses, places of worship, organizations, events, attractions, or recreational opportunities within the village are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
B.M.F. Welding & Fabricating, Inc.
Founded by Bruce M. Francis, who serves as the company president, the company was incorporated in 2007. Situated on Hoffman Road in Maybee, Michigan, the company offers welding and fabrication services for semi-trucks and trailers, heavy equipment repair, tank and container repair, dock repair, and other machine shop or welding services. Customer testimonials are published on the site, items available for sale are featured on the site, and a contact form is available for inquiries.
http://www.bmfwelding.com/
Barker Construction & Development is a building contractor with 30 years of experience in home remodeling and construction, utilizing workers who are licensed and insured. The company uses no third-party contractors, and its concrete crews and carpenters are skilled experts in their fields. Its services are defined, vendors are listed, and a photo gallery depicts some of its past work, including its green products. A quote request form is available, and staff contacts are given.
http://www.barkerbuiltmonroe.com/
The civil township in north Monroe County includes the village of Maybee and the unincorporated community of Scofield. The official township website features agendas and minutes of township board meetings, a list of board members and committees, and township departments. A calendar of events, and a guide to local recreational facilities and programs, parks, and community services. Township ordinances and economic development resources are outlined, and employment opportunities are cited.
https://www.exetertwp.com/
Affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the congregation meets on Saturdays at its facilities on Tuttlehill Road in Maybee, Michigan. Directions and contacts are posted on the site, along with a map showing its location. Other resources include an overview of the Seventh-day Adventist Church denomination, including its beliefs and links to additional information online. A free Bible study program is offered, and contributions to the church may be made online.
http://maybeelondonmi.adventistchurch.org/
Established in 1873, Maybee, Michigan is in northern Monroe County. The official municipal website presents a profile and history of the village, demographic data, and village contacts. Parks and park shelters within the village are set forth, and the recreation department is introduced, including its policies and an application. Maybee Day, an annual festival, is highlighted, with schedules, an application, and photos of past celebrations. Other local events are also pictured.
https://maybeevillage.com/
