Yuma was settled about 1888 on the Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern railroad. Coal kilns from a chemical plant in Harrietta were moved here at that time. [MPN] Yuma is located about three miles southwest of Mesick, and is currently (2015) the end of the former Ann Arbor railroad line operated by Great Lakes Central.
Photo info: Top, the Ann Arbor railroad depot at Yuma in the early 1900's. 2nd photo, a later view. [Alan Loftis collection]
2010. Summer. The GLC is handling inbound sand from Wisconsin to the large sand plant at Yuma. It is fine grade sand that is mixed with Yuma grade sand and then shipped out by rail as foundry sand. [MRF-2010-08]
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