The Eckerman Railroad Depot was also the post office. The picture shown above is in 1898 with Frank X. Bussette, his daughter and dog. Besides being postmaster, he was also the Railroad Station Agent. The post office was originally established and spelled Eckermann and was suppose to open on September 12, 1889 with Carlos D. Lincoln as its first postmaster, but he never was commissioned. So, the Eckermann Post Office was first established on April 1, 1891 with Frank X. Bussette as its first postmaster. He was postmaster until September 1, 1908. The spelling changed to Eckerman around 1900.
Contributed by Paul Petosky

The road between

Emerson and Eckerman in 1913



Contributed by Paul Petosky

Samuel McMullen in 1903 Between Eckerman & Emerson - Contributed by his grandson Paul Petosky

The Cadillac - Soo Lumber Company Train at Eckerman about 1940 - Photo from Paul Petosky

The "Tumble Inn" (circa 1940s).

It was located on the corner of Hwy. M-123 & M-28, just a couple miles south of Eckerman, but no longer exists. (Contributed by Paul Petosky)

Brown's Cabins & Restaurant

Located in Eckerman (circa late 1950s),

Owned by Roy & Helen Brown.
Contributed by Paul Petosky

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