Trappers Cabin

Trappers Cabin
This original log cabin was the first authorized post office in Mason County. It was originally a combination home and post office and was built as early as 1850. William Quevillon (Ku-vee-aw), who first came to this area as a trapper, built this cabin on one of his hunting trips. In 1852 Quevillon brought his wife and their four children on a horsedrawn scow down the beach from Grand Haven to this log cabin. Quevillon was appointed postmaster in 1855 and served in that capacity for 18 years. Trappers Cabin Postage on a letter from Grand Haven to Fairview (located just south of here in those days) was 50 cents. This cabin was moved intact (minus fireplace) to White Pine Village in 1968. The fireplace was rebuilt, using all local fieldstones.

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