defunct logging communities in the UP (ghost towns?)

[Arakronn]

I'll try to give the "reader's digest" version here.....
A former co-worker (just retired) is renovating an old schoolhouse in Longrie (approx. 6 miles west of Stephenson) and does some relic hunting in that area. He was wondering if I could find some info on a small community (no longer there) called Kellsville which was about 1.5 miles north of Longrie. I'm guessing it was an old logging community since he's been finding lots of axe heads when he's out roaming around.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

In 1895 Kellsville had a train station,but no post office.

http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/MI/state.htm

 

[Arakronn]

I did a little more digging and found a small town, Kells, to be in pretty much the same location. Virtual Earth has some pretty good aerial photography and it appears there is something (a large area with wandering trails) about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 miles to the west of Kells. I'm guessing they're old logging roads. I didn't seem much in terms of inhabitants or existing structures/buildings.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

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[Arakronn]

Thanks for all the help and info, Gypsy.
I always knew you were a fountain of knowledge and info. I don't care what everybody else says. just kidding.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

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