Campgrounds in Michigan

Antrim 131 R.V. Campground

Local History

The first settler, Perry Andress, homesteaded here with his family in 1869.  Leander C. Handy and A. D. Carpenter opened the first store in 1872.  Mr. Handy, who bought the first lot, built the first frame building and otherwise promoted the village, is considered its founder.  A station on the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad.  The village was incorporated in 1889, was named for Mr. Andress' youngest daughter. 

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

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