The Michigan Ghost Town of Stratford is COMPLETELY Gone
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!
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An Old Michigan Mining Town That SHOULD Be a Ghost Town
With SO many old, original storefronts still standing, this is an AWESOME place to visit on your roadtrip! CLICK IN for info and locations...
MICHIGAN ROADTRIP: Wellston, a Former Lumber Town in Manistee Co.
There's not much left of Wellston's original 1800's downtown, but it's worth a drive-thru on your Michigan roadtrip. CLICK IN for history, photos, and location!
OLD MICHIGAN LUMBER TOWN: Stutsmanville, Emmet County
Very little is written about this old 1800's Michigan lumber town, but there are still a couple of good photo ops here for you historians. CLICK IN for location, info, and location!
MICHIGAN SHADOW TOWN: Lakefield, in Saginaw County
The former lumber town and postal station of Lakefield sits quietly at this intersection, a shadow of its former self. CLICK IN to find out where it's located!
MICHIGAN SHADOW TOWN: Bendon, in Benzie County
A once-booming lumber town basically just has some homes and a church remaining. CLICK IN to learn more and see where to drive-thru!
Take a U.P. Roadtrip Through This Michigan Mining Area
This would make a great excursion next time you travel the U.P...... CLICK IN for the names of these old mining towns!
MICHIGAN SHADOW TOWN: Sauble, in Lake County
You'd never know there was a town here if you drove through. CLICK IN to see where you can visit this former Michigan lumber town!
The Lumber Graveyard at the Bottom of Lake Michigan
It's both eerie and beautiful..... CLICK IN to see these astonishing underwater photos and video!
MICHIGAN SMALL TOWN: Galien, in Berrien County
Michigan small towns are a good way to learn - and see - a little more about our history and roots. CLICK IN for photos, read about the village of Galien, and find out where to visit!