Station: Breckenridge, MI

PM Breckenridge DepotPM Breckenridge DepotPM Breckenridge DepotPM Breckenridge DepotBreckenridge was settled about 1860 in Gratiot County. The railroad came through here in 1872 and a mill was established. The town became an incorporated village in 1908. [MPN].

Breckenridge is located about six miles east of St. Louis and was on the Pere Marquette railroad.

Photo Info: Top, the Pere Marquette depot in Breckenridge, in 1971. 2nd photo, the same depot in January, 1976. 3rd photo, another view of the depot in 1976. [Top three, Charlie Whipp], 4th photo, a 2004 view of the depot which has been moved and is now a private residence. [Alan Loftis]


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Bibliography

The following sources are utilized in this website. [SOURCE-YEAR-MMDD-PG]:

  • [AAB| = All Aboard!, by Willis Dunbar, Eerdmans Publishing, Grand Rapids ©1969.
  • [AAN] = Alpena Argus newspaper.
  • [AARQJ] = American Association of Railroads Quiz Jr. pamphlet. © 1956
  • [AATHA] = Ann Arbor Railroad Technical and Historical Association newsletter "The Double A"
  • [AB] = Information provided at Michigan History Conference from Andrew Bailey, Port Huron, MI

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