roadside michigan

An early settler falls off a bridge, another gets kicked in the head by a horse. Both men die. This unfortunate little village went belly-up before it had a chance to grow. Details are here...

In 1933, a little fawn's mother was shot by an insensitive hunter and left to die. This is a true, very sad Michigan tale that compares to "Bambi".

The Michigan town of Baroda doesn't seem to be known by most Michiganders...so it's time you found out a little something. Here's a brief history and some vintage photos!

A 1913 fire blazed thru Perry that almost brought the town down. Here's a brief history and old photos 'before-and-after' the fire...

Entrican was growing well in the late 1800s and then a new invention caused its decline. Details and photos are here...

All alone in the woods, no people, and few building parts remaining. A true Michigan ghost town you should visit! Details and photos are here...

Yep, it's the oldest in the country, and we've got it! Here are details and photos...

Finding history on this former town was challenging, but I did find a little...take a look.

Beginning in 1868, it was 'the little town that tried' but failed to grow - especially after its only store was destroyed. Now it sits all alone in the countryside. Take a look!

It was a place where bears and humans roamed freely together until conservation officers took him to court. Here's the happy - and sad - Legend of Spikehorn Meyer...