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History

Champagnes General StoreWe 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 Amazing History of UFOs Over Michigan – 10 Eyewitness Accounts

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 by Nathan Marks
UFOs Over Michigan

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.

Categories History Tags Bad Axe, Cass City, Harbor Beach, Minden City, Ruth, Saniliac, UFO 1 Comment

The Garfield Inn – Stay in this #1 Adorable Example Of Pioneer Elegance in Port Austin Michigan

April 7, 2022March 26, 2022 by Michael Hardy
Garfield Inn Port Austin Cover

Short history of Charles Learned, the builder and Huron County pioneer who build the Garfield Inn and was friends with a US President James Garfield.

Categories History Tags B&B, Michigan, Podcast, Port Austin Leave a comment

Sebewaing History – A Busy Harbor

March 13, 2022 by Michael Hardy
Sebwaings busy harbor

Sebewaing had a thriving shipbuilding and lumber shipping capability in its narrow harbor in the 1800s

Categories History Tags Michigan Coal, Michigans Thumb Leave a comment

13 Extraordinary Mansions in the United States

March 8, 2022March 2, 2022 by Dirce Guerra
Biltmore

There are many mansions in the United States worth exploring. Amazingly Michigan has four of the top thirteen on this list of estates where one can tour.

Categories Art, History Tags Castles, Estates, Mansions, Wealth 1 Comment

Lindbergh Kidnapping Grips Michigan Thumb News For Months

March 1, 2022 by Michael Hardy
Charles Lindbergh As Witness

Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son was kidnapped on March 1, 1932. The news shocked and gripped the entire nation, with updates occurring almost every week in newspapers, including the Harbor Beach Times in Michigan’s Upper Thumb

Categories History Tags Crime, History, Michigan Leave a comment

The Restored 1890 Marlette Railway Depot Faces Uncertain Future

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Michael Hardy
Marlette Depot with Passengers

By 1910 Marlette Railway depot was a twice a day stop for passengers and freight between Port Huron and Saginaw. During World War I, the depot saw service by sending freight and troops to fight in the Great War. However, will it survive the pandemic?

Categories History, News Tags Marlette, Michigan, railroads Leave a comment

The History of Caseville Harbor Compares to Leland’s Fishtown

February 26, 2022February 25, 2022 by Michael Hardy
Caseville Harbor 1948

A historical picture and background that shows Caseville Harbor from about 1941. This offers a glimpse of the history of Caseville Harbor. Looking out to Saginaw Bay, the only building that remains today is the Huron Yacht Club.

Categories History Tags Caseville, Michigan History 9 Comments

10 Unique Words For Place Names In Michigan

February 23, 2022 by Mark Putnam

Historian and writer Mark Putman explores ten unique Native American words that derive place names in Michigan. A fascinating history of our evolving language.

Categories History Tags Cass City, History, Michigan, Sebewaing 1 Comment
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