Maxwell house, Post Office

Photographer

Dewey, C. E.

Date

• 1836-1934

Summary

• The first Post Office established in Somers Township was in (Pike) the George Willis Tavern, which by 1934 was the Elmer Maxwell home. This office also served Southport until 1840. It was located on Green Bay Road and 60th Street. "Uncle Billy Smith" carried the mail by horse over the Green Bay Trail from Southport to Milwaukee.