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How did Hell, Michigan get its name?

Question #148331. Asked by Thesuperyoshi.
Last updated Mar 08 2021.
Originally posted Mar 08 2021 10:16 AM.

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There are a few theories on the origin of the name for Hell, Michigan. The most popular involves a man in the 1840's named George Reeves who, when asked by officials what he wanted to name the settlement he helped start, replied, "Call it Hell for I care!" Another story of the town's name comes from the frontiersmen who traveled the low-lying wetlands at the height of mosquito season. After traveling through such wet and infested terrain they referred to it as "Hell."

link https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/how-did-michigan-cities-get-their-names

Mar 08 2021, 1:28 PM
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