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!
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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...
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!
Vintage Photos of Stockbridge, 1900-1950
Stockbridge is my hometown and I couldn't have asked for a better place to grow up. Thanks to the people and the town itself! Click in to see some vintage photos going back over 100 years...
You Will Never Guess Who is Buried in This Michigan Ghost Town
This is definitely one of the more unique facts in Michigan History. Who is buried here? You'll never guess unless you click in and read the article!
Have You Ever Heard of ‘Frankenhilf’, Michigan?
It was an odd choice for a town name, that's why it was changed in 1862. Click in to see where (near Michigan's Thumb) this obscure village lies!