Robbins, Michigan Explained

Official Name:Robbins, Michigan
Pushpin Map:Michigan#USA
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Label:Robbins
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Michigan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Michigan
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ontonagon
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Haight
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation M:401
Elevation Ft:1316
Coordinates:46.3819°N -89.2258°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code(s)
Postal Code:49912 (Bruce Crossing)
Area Code:906
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1617821

Robbins is an unincorporated community in Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Haight Township.

History

A post office opened in Robbins in 1891, closed in 1898, reopened in 1902, and closed permanently in 1911. The community was named for F. S. Robbins, the owner of a local sawmill.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 119.