The History of The Village Inn in Suttons Bay
The first plat of the Village of Suttons Bay was recorded in 1865 and named Suttonburg in honor of the Sutton’s family. In 1871, F.J. Jellisch and his wife Maria Anna bought lots and built the Union Hotel on this site. The business welcomed overnight guests with good food and drink.
Throughout the years, this business has been handed down from one family to another. Each local family has operated a restaurant and “The Village Inn” stands today as one of the oldest continuously operated businesses in the state of Michigan. The name may have changed over the years but the original structure remains.
Today, the Village Inn, is celebrating its 135th year in the Suttons Bay community.
