historic michigan

This was given the name "Skull Cave" for a very good, but grisly, reason. Yep, it's probably what you're thinking. CLICK IN to read details and see photos!

Is the body of one of the original Mackinac bridge builders buried, encased in the bridge concrete? CLICK IN and find out!

Two Michigan towns named 'Fulton'.....one is an old mining town, the other is headquarters for a Native American tribe. CLICK IN and check out the differences in these two historic Michigan towns with photos, info, and locations!

Junet is another Michigan community that never had a chance to grow. Listed as historic, but nonetheless there's nothing left but the railroad, a few old shacks, and a few homes. CLICK IN for location, info and location!

In 1870, a man whose parents were a slave woman and plantation owner created a cemetery here. It's all that's left of Joyfield, except for a town hall and one lone house on the downtown corner. CLICK IN for photos, info and location!

The community of Doyle didn't get much of a chance to grow back in the late 1800's. CLICK IN for info, photos and location!

This awesome old 1879 mill was transformed into a 1970's recording studio and now sits deteriorating. CLICK IN to see where to visit before it's too late!

In the mid-1800's this little hamlet showed business growth; now all that remains is a country store. CLICK IN for location and info!

Nothing...but NOTHING is left of this old Michigan lumber town except a memorial marker. CLICK IN to see where to visit...maybe YOU can find some old foundations!

Pirates sailed the Great Lakes for a few hundred years, smuggling and bootlegging. Are there any pirate treasures at the bottom of any of our Great Lakes? CLICK IN for some details on the pirates that once roamed Michigan waters!