The Impressive 1860 Cemetery of Pentwater, Michigan
Ironically, this impressive old 1860 cemetery has a separate section that contains people who died from the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. CLICK IN for photos and info!
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The 1859 Mining Town of Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula
The mining town of Hancock survived an 1869 fire that wiped out almost the whole town, but it remains better than ever. CLICK IN for some vintage photos and location!
This Michigan Town is Called “The Bean Capitol of the World”
Founded in 1882, this town took note of the dwindling lumber trade and got into the bean biz. CLICK IN for info and photos!
The Tiny Michigan Town of Alamo: Was it Named After “the” Alamo?
No stores, restaurants, or gas stations in this Kalamazoo County village...but still an interesting slice of Michigania. Click in for photos and info!
This Was Designated Michigan’s First Scenic Highway in 1940
Nothin' like takin' a Michigan roadtrip...especially on Michigan's first designated Scenic Route! Click in for the route and points of interest!
The Lost Michigan Lumber Village of Nogi
There seems to be NOTHING left of this village...background is difficult to find. CLICK IN for the info & photos I could scrape up...
Are S&H Green Stamps Still Available in Michigan?
Remember those green tongues from licking these? Click in for info...
The Haunted 1850 Catholic Cemetery, Marquette
The headstones were moved to a new location, but not some of the bodies. Click in for the backstory...
Michigan’s Roadside Eateries, 1900-1950
Part of the fun of a Michigan Roadtrip is stopping at the roadside diners, cafe's, and food stands. Click in to see a gallery of some of these great old Michigan eateries from 1900-1950!
Photo Gallery: The Grand Hotel, 1890-1951
Here are a handful of vintage photos of Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel, basically unchanged after more than 130 years!