The Village of Ellsworth was founded in 1881 by Erwin A. Dean and his nephew, August Davis. Lewis A. DeLine became its first postmaster on February 1, 1884. The new village and post office included the small settlements of Needmore and Ox Bow. Named by Mr. DeLine who had served under Colonel Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth the first Union officer killed in the Civil War. Incoporated as a village in 1938.
Information excerpts from Michigan Place Names by Walter Romig. LDH
Make your up north vacation the best one ever. Spend the day exploring the countryside and small towns and villages along C-48 the Breezeway.
The C-48 Breezeway is a well known scenic route connecting Atwood, Ellsworth, East Jordan and Boyne Falls. Not only is it the fastest route from point A (Atwood) to point B (Boyne Falls) but this 25 mile scenic rural ride is sure to please everyone. This scenic route offers everything from spectacular views, award winning cuisine, nature preserves, orchards, attractions, artisans, and much more. C-48 The Breezeway signs clearly mark its route through beautiful forests and valley vistas, drumlin carved hillsides dotted with orchards and various lakes along its way. Visit the website at www.ridethebreezeway.com
JORDAN ART WALK
Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and Caroling will be at 4:30 PM, Nov. 26.
Jubilee of Tress for 501-C3’s – The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thank you to the wonderful donors of the beautiful trees and baskets:
Tree & Basket Donors
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
East Jordan Lion’s Club
Gretchen Peck – 2
Girl Scout Troop 4455
Bergmann Center
The Insurance Shop
Training Wheels Childcare Center
Wendy Warren
Martha Wagbo Farm & Education Center
The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center
The Inner Structure
Munson Healthcare Jordan Valley Rehab
Denise Micallef – 2
Charlevoix County Democratic Party
Tropic Bros Productions
Jordan Valley Community Band
Jordan River Arts Council
The Landing Restaurant
Girl Scout Troop 4853
Girl Scout Troop 4738
Cellar 1914
Billie’s Floral and Boutique
Jessica Mania
Debbie Peck
Jeremy & Nicholas Bingham Scholarship
Howard Hanna Real Estate
A13 Creative
Jennifer Burr Group
December 5, Holiday – 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – The Foundry Bar & Grill
Sno-Blast Festival – February 17, 18, 19, 2023
East Jordan Freedom Festival – June 22 – 25
South Arm Classics Car & Boat Show – July 8
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