Greilickville (/ˈɡraɪlɪkvɪl, ɡreɪ-/ GRY-lik-vil, GRAY-)[4] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
The Greilickville area was settled by Godfrey Greilick and his family in 1856, recently emigrating from Bohemia.
In 1875, brothers Albert and Seth H. Norris established a settlement on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay consisting of a grist mill, tannery, brickyard, and pottery factory, as well as a post office with the name Norrisville.
[5] In 1874, James W. Markham purchased the Norris' brickyard, expanding it and establishing commercial service.
[6][7] In 1893, an extension of the Manistee and North-Eastern Railroad was opened through the community, with a station named Greilickville, in honor of Godfrey Greilick.
[5] In the early 20th century, Greilickville transitioned to a tourism-based economy, and established itself as a convenient location for tall ships to drop off tourists to the region.
[9] Greilickville is in the southeastern corner of Leelanau County and of Elmwood Charter Township.
[13]Greilickville is served by Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS).
[15] The community is zoned to Traverse City West Senior High School, in nearby Garfield Township.