The Time When Bad Axe Almost Lost Its Name
by In 1909 the Michigan state legislature changed the name of Bad Axe to Huron subject to a referendum of the voters of the city. That vote has yet to happen.
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2 Michigan Drive In Theaters Remembered – Michigan Has 11 Big Screens Still Going!
by Drive In theaters remained popular until VHS movies took hold of the market in the 1980’s. Yet one still remains in the Thumb. We look back.
The Amazing History of UFOs Over Michigan – 10 Eyewitness Accounts
by There is a long history with reports of UFOs over Michigan. The Minden City Herald has collected 10 reports of activity over Michigan’s Thumb.
Celebrating Michigan Log Cabin Day – A Quirky Heritage of Blacksmiths, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, and Hearty Pancake Breakfasts
by Venture into Michigan’s heartland this June, as we journey back in time to celebrate the state’s unique heritage. Hear the echo of hammers, smell the pancakes sizzling, and be part of Michigan’s Log Cabin Day—a celebration as vibrant and deep-seated as the spirit of Michigan itself.
Inside the Abandoned Albert E Sleeper Mansion
by The Historic Mansion for former governor Albert Sleeper is nearly in ruins. Sealed from view, the home hasn’t been in use for over a decade.
We found video of the last visit to the Sleeper Mansion.
1881 Michigan Fire Forever Changed the Thumb
by The fires of September 4th though the 6th 1881, commonly known as the Thumb Fire, took hundreds of lives and burned well over one million acres.
1909 Bad Axe Postcard Looking Down Sand Road
by We take a postcard street view of Bad Axe from the early 1900s and compare it to today.
Its an interesting peek on how much changes over 100 years. But some elements remain.
Flashback – The Heroic Battle to Save Caseville, Michigan from a Raging Forest Fire – 1924
by In November 1924, the idyllic town of Caseville, Michigan, faced a harrowing challenge as a massive forest fire, sparked by careless hunters, threatened to engulf the entire community. Fueled by high winds, the fire spread across Huron County, menacing surrounding villages and valuable Thumb property. As the inferno drew closer to the town, hundreds of courageous men from nearby areas rallied together to answer Caseville’s desperate call for help.
