Bruce Crossing, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bruce Crossing, Michigan
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Looking south along US 45 toward M-28
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 Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ontonagon |
| Township | Stannard |
| Settled | 1888 |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
49912
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 622123 |
Bruce Crossing is an unincorporated community in Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Bruce Crossing is located in Stannard Township at the junction of U.S. Highway 45 and M-28, 24.5 miles (39.4 km) south-southeast of the village of Ontonagon. The community has a post office with the 49912 ZIP Code.
History
Bruce Crossing was first settled by August Neuman, who built a sawmill at the location. The community was originally named Bruce's Crossing when its post office opened on March 5, 1888. The name came from the first postmaster, Donald M. Bruce, who owned a store at the crossing of the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway and the old Military Road. It was shortened to Bruce Crossing on August 13, 1891.
Images for kids
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Bruce Crossing post office
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Bruce Crossing sign on US 45
