Secret Indian Lead Mines and Murder in the Upper Thumb
A legend telling of secret Indian lead mines and murder of a young couple are conveyed in this verbal history of the Upper Thumb of Michigan.
History
We examine stories and events that shaped the history of the Upper Thumb and Michigan. While we focus on the Thumb region, other Great Lakes historical events are covered. Major events include the lumbering era and the 1871 and 1881 great fires. We cover major pioneers and personalities that shaped the region. To hear many of our best stories, visit and subscribe to our Podcast, “The End of the Road in Michigan.”
Our best Michigan history posts are found below.
The Living Time Capsule of Huron City Michigan
Huron City Michigan is a historic district and museum with buildings from the 1800s. The town was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The tiny town is open for tours on Friday and Saturday during July & August.
How Pigeon Michigan Got Its Unique Name
Today Pigeon is the wind capital of Michigan. Once a rural railway stop for the Pontiac, Oxford, and Port Austin Railroad and Saginaw, Tuscola, Huron Railroad
Michigan Ghost Town in the Thumb – Port Crescent State Park
One of the largest state parks in Michigan was once a thriving lumber town with over 500 residents.
Today only faint elements remain. A true ghost town in Michigan’s Thumb.
Remembering Circus Parades in Michigan of the Early 1900s
Until 1920, the day the circus arrived at the local train station was considered a sort of holiday.
The troop would parade through town on its way to the fair grounds to set up the Big Top.
Grindstone City’s Mr. Grindstone and Tourist Information Center
Grindstone City made a humorous attempt to get tourists driving by to stop and take a look and maybe take a selfie with Mr. Grindstone.