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Avery is an unincorporated community in Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. [1]

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History

A post office was established at Avery in 1860, and remained in operation until 1890. [2] [3] Gilbert B. Avery, the first postmaster and proprietor of a local sawmill, gave the community his last name. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avery, Michigan
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Origins - Old Place Names". Berrien County Genealogical Society. Retrieved 13 March 2018.

Coordinates: 41°48′00″N86°34′17″W / 41.80000°N 86.57139°W / 41.80000; -86.57139

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