Ruth Michigan History – 7 Remarkable Stories From a Thumb Railroad Town
Rare photographs reveal Ruth, Michigan, when trains stopped at the depot, grain wagons crowded town, church bells rang and Main Street served Huron County farm families.
Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
The History of Palms Michigan: The Surprising Railroad Town Nearly Erased by Fire in 1916
The History of Palms Michigan comes alive through rare postcards showing its railroad yards, New Hotel Palms, church and business district before a devastating 1916 fire changed the Sanilac County community.
Mystical Mansion Weekend Brings Paranormal Events to Historic Saginaw Home
Saginaw’s historic Montague Inn will host Mystical Mansion Weekend Oct. 23-25, featuring psychic readings, wellness sessions, artisan vendors, workshops and an after-hours ghost hunt inside the nearly century-old Georgian Revival mansion.
Spectacular Hiking in Michigan: Top 18 Trails With Maps and Distances
Hiking in Michigan can become a passion. We found 15 unique and highly rated areas to strike out and explore the beauty of Michigan’s hiking trails.
Hiking is one of those memorable and safe, activities that offer people a chance to relax and mentally recover from their daily lives of work and home.
27 Lake Sturgeon Rescued From Low-Water Channel Below Ontonagon Michigan Dam
Michigan wildlife officials rescued 27 lake sturgeon trapped in low-water pools below Victoria Dam. The incident highlights the environmental risks associated with seasonal water diversions on the Ontonagon River.
Somerset Tavern 1920 – A Roadside Stop Between Two Eras
A photograph taken around 1920 shows the Somerset Tavern in Hillsdale County with several early automobiles lined up outside. A small group stands on the porch and steps. At first glance, it looks like a quiet rural hotel. In fact, the …
Measles Case Confirmed in Michigan’s Thumb Region
Health officials are tracing possible contacts after laboratory testing confirmed a measles infection linked to a known exposure. BAD AXE, Mich. — The Huron County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles in Michigan’s Thumb region, prompting an investigation involving …
Clinton Woolen Mill – The Factory That Powered a Michigan Town For 100 Years
For generations, a tall smokestack rising above the River Raisin announced that Clinton, Michigan, was more than a farming community and Chicago Road stagecoach stop. It was a manufacturing town. At the center of that industrial era stood the Clinton Woolen …
The Clintonian Hotel: When US 12 Brought Travelers to Clinton
Long before interstate highways redirected traffic around small towns, Clinton, Michigan, sat directly in the path of travelers moving between Detroit and Chicago. By the start of the 20th century, a new brick hotel stood ready to serve them. The Clintonian …
The Clinton Michigan Stagecoach Tavern That Henry Ford Moved – Video
Before Interstate 94, before automobiles and even before Michigan became a state, travelers heading between Detroit and Chicago faced a long overland journey. In Clinton, one building became part of that traffic story. The structure remembered as the Old Stage House …