History of Lexington Michigan (1830s–1950s) – Video
The history of Lexington Michigan spans lumber, fishing, and summer resorts. This Lake Huron village adapted to change, creating a legacy still seen in its harbor and streets.
Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 as a fun-loving site covering Michigan's Upper Thumb. Since then, he has expanded sites and range of content and established a loyal base of 60,000 visitors per month.
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Farmers Delivering Beans to Bad Axe Grain Co., Bad Axe, Michigan (circa 1910s)
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