Carrie Nation and Her Hatchet Comes To Holly, Michigan: 1908
Looking back at this event, did she REALLY smash up this Michigan saloon or did her reputation dictate the legend? Here are some details...
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The Forgotten Troubadour: Omo The Hobo From Fayette, Michigan 1917-1996
Born in the Michigan ghost town of Fayette, his records fetch high prices on Ebay. Check out the info on this mostly-forgotten Michigan performer!
Sunken Underwater: The Ghost Town of Belvidere, Michigan
The town had just about everything...then the floods came and buried the whole town. Details are here...
The Origin of the Creepy Dolls of Comins Township, Oscoda County
People have wondered how this all started...now we know. Details are here...
Did You Know The General Foods Company Got Its Start in Michigan? Here’s How
World-famous General Foods began here in Michigan, thanks to one of our cereal companies. Here's some info along with vintage photos and products!
Pinconning, Michigan: How It Became the State’s “Cheese Capitol”
Pinconning began as a lumber town but ended up as a "city of cheese". Here are some vintage photos and a brief history...
Jackson’s Downtown Signs Closeup: Early 1900s
Zooming in on some of these photos shows some businesses that you may not know existed...
Images of Cheboygan, Michigan: 1900-1960 (and What the Name “Cheboygan” means)
Here are photos of Cheboygan going back over 100 years, and find out the meaning of the term "Cheboygan"...
The Phrase “What the Sam Hill” Was Based on a Man From Marshall, Michigan
Sam Hill lived from 1815-1889 and was notorious for something that eventually led to this well-known phrase. Details are here...
Going to the Bottom of the Devil’s Soup Bowl: Middleton, Michigan
Birds don't make a sound at the bottom of the Devil's Soup Bowl. It's an unearthly quiet that might make you jittery if you go alone. Photos and info are here...