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
If you know of a deserving person from East Jordan and would like to dominate them for 2025 Citizen of the Year, please fill out a form and get it back to the Chamber Office by December 13, 2024
2024 Chamber Annual Meeting/Dinner/Auction
Saturday, January 25, 2025
The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center
November 7 – 5:oo PM – 6:30 PM Free Entry for Chamber Members
Holiday Business After Hours @ Jubilee of Trees
The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix
December 5 – 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Entry by donation
Pre-Black Friday Ladies Night – Thursday, Nov. 21 (start at Billie’s Floral)
Shop Small Saturday – November 30
4th Annual Jubilee of Trees – December 5
Light Up EJ for Christmas Parade & Block Party – December 6
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