Saranac was settled in 1836 about eight miles southwest of Ionia. The town was incorporated as a village in 1869.
The GTW depot at Saranac was one of three "Witches Hat" depots on the Trunk. The others were in South Lyon and in Corunna.
Photo Info: Top, the GTW depot at Saranac, taken around the turn of the 20th century. 2nd photo, another view of the depot with a passenger train unloading. [David McNeill collection]. 3rd photo another view of the depot in 2003. [Alan Loftis collection and photo].
1917. The GTW had an agent here during the day shift. [TRT]
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