michigan shadow town

Just a tad northeast of Grass Lake, the community of Francisco has no more shops & stores, but a good handful of residents. CLICK IN to see some vintage photos of what Francisco once looked like!

This former Michigan lumber town has kept itself up pretty well, although its not what it once was. CLICK IN for location and some history!

The village of Parks got started in the late 1800s but failed to grow. By 1912, it was over. CLICK IN for details and location!

The community that became East Leroy started in the 1830s but no longer looks like it once did. CLICK IN for then-and-now pics and info!

It's tucked away in the wilderness but it's worth the effort to add this destination to your roadtrip. CLICK IN for some "then-and-now" photos!

Here's a good handful of "then-and-now" photos of the town of Leonidas in St. Joseph County. CLICK IN to see and read some history!

Even though there are no shops left in Tipton, there's a part of the town's past that was historic enough to be on display at the Henry Ford Museum. CLICK IN for some Michigan small town history!

This overlooked Jackson County village sometimes doesn't even show up on websearch engines. Click in to find out how this little town ALMOST made it big...and why it didn't.

This 1885 former Michigan lumber town would make a good roadtrip destination with plenty of historic/old buildings to check out. CLICK IN for photos and location!

This 1880s lumber town still has some old buildings to check out, as well as the 'Black Bear Festival'. CLICK IN for location and photos!