The unincorporated community of Greenbush, Michigan is situated on the west shores of Lake Huron in northeast Greenbush Township, Alcona County, Michigan.
The chief route through the community is US-23, which connects Greenbush with the city of Harrisville, five miles to the north. Other routes include Cedar Lake Road, Ridley Road, and East F30 Road, which connects with Mikado, five miles to the west. Besides Harrisville, the only other incorporated city or village within twenty miles of Greenbush is Lincoln. Unincorporated communities within ten miles include Springport, Mikado, Lincoln Junction, Gustin, Killmaster, and Alvin.
Although he probably wasn't the first European-American settler in the area, the settlement began to come together after Crosier Davison built a fishery and cooperage there in 1847. At that time, the region was known as the Sliding Banks of the Au Sable.
Morris & McDougal, a New York company, acquired government land there in 1862 and set up operations harvesting pine timber, shipping the timber to market via Lake Huron. Consequently, the area became known as McDougal's Landing.
In the mid-1860s, William Conklin built a sawmill, and others came to work at his mill operations. At the suggestion of one of Conklin's employees, who had come from Greenbush, New York, the name of the community was changed to Greenbush.
On May 16, 1870, a post office was established in Greenbush, with James Burton as the first postmaster. On May 18, 1917, the name of the post office was changed to Perfection, but it was changed back to Greenbush on January 8, 1921. The post office continues in operation, serving the eastern part of Greenbush Township, as well as a narrow strip between US-23 and Lake Huron in southern Harrisville Township and northern Oscoda Township, as far as Lake Road. The Mikado post office serves the western portion of Greenbush Township, and the Oscoda post office serves areas in southern Greenbush Township.
Greenbush is a tiny community, but there are a few businesses there. Online resources pertaining to any businesses, industries, organizations, attractions, or events in Greenbush are appropriate for this category.
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Situated on nearly two acres of woods, with two hundred feet of sugar sand beach on Lake Huron, the rental cottage has a cathedral ceiling, a great room with a natural stone fireplace, a large dining room, and a kitchen, as well as three bedrooms and a four-piece bath. Photos are provided, along with a description of the facilities and outlying property. Seasonal weekly rental rates are posted, along with its booking policies, rental schedule, and an availability calendar.
http://www.thegreenbushcottage.com/
Located on Main Street (US-23) in Greenbush, Michigan, the motel and cottage rentals are on Lake Huron, about five miles south of Harrisville and ten miles north of Oscoda. Offering standard motel rooms, as well as a couple of cottages and a couple of mobile home rentals, each with a maximum of two people, including children. Photos of the accommodations are provided, along with check-in and check-out times, office hours, booking information, and a list of features and amenities.
https://www.pappasmotel.com/
Family-owned and operated for more than seventy years, the rental cottages are set on Lake Huron in the community of Greenbush, Michigan. The seven cottages are featured, with photographs and other details, including weekly rental costs, a list of features and amenities, and other details, such as the season rental schedule. A map shows the location of the cottages, and a telephone number and email address are provided for reservations or additional information.
https://www.paradisebeachlakehuron.com/
Renting 24-foot by 20-foot cottages on the Lake Huron shore, in Greenbush, Michigan, the layout includes two bedrooms with double beds, a bathroom, living room, and kitchen. A list of features and amenities is provided, along with policy information, directions, and a map showing the location of the cottages, and a gallery of photographs, and a list of nearby attractions. Its Facebook page is provided, along with an email address for reservations or further information.
http://www.stadlersspacioussands.com/
The civil township is situated in southeastern Alcona County, in the northeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The official township site provides contacts for the township clerk and elected officials and provides information about local taxes, the fire department, parks and recreation department, and zoning information. The township's master plan may be viewed, along with meeting agendas and minutes, including an archive as far back as 2013, township news, and announcements.
http://www.greenbushtownship.com/
