Category: 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.

Jewish Colony in Michigan's Thumb

Michigan Jewish Colony of Palestine

Posted on December 13, 2017November 24, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Northern Michigan Jewish Colony of Palestine located outside of Bad Axe began in the late 1883 and lasted for over 20 years.

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Prices Spike Affect Cost of Living 1917

Posted on January 12, 2017January 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The big issue 100 years ago was the cost of living in 1917 and the availability of food and coal

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102 Years Ago in Harbor Beach History

Posted on January 5, 2017November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

102 years ago illustrations started to appear in the newspapers of Michigan’s Upper Thumb. The following was on the front

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BSA Clinton Valley Council Merger Closed Three Historical Camps

Posted on October 11, 2012December 20, 2025 by Malcom Mott

Clinton Valley Council Merger Results in Several Boy Scout Camps Closing According to the Boy Scout Clinton Valley Council website, three camps

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