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Dafter Township

2926 West 10 Mile Road
906-632-1895

History :

Dafter Township, originally named Stevensburg, was established in 1879. It is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The name was changed to Dafter in 1893. The Minneapolis, St. Paul, Sault Ste. Marie Railroad had a depot here which primarily handled lumber. At one time, there were banks, shops, churches and a school. The Post Office was opened in 1879 and is still in existence.

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