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History of Bad Axe, Michigan: The Town That Nearly Lost Its Name

Bad Axe is one of Michigan’s most memorable place names. But the history of Bad Axe is about more than

History of Bad Axe Michigan – How a Place With a Strange Name Became a Center of Huron County

Posted on May 9, 2026May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Bad Axe grew from a rough lumber settlement into the center of Michigan’s Thumb. This Michigan Moments feature looks at the railroad era, downtown businesses, fairs, farming, and local legends.

Farmers Delivering Beans to Bad Axe Grain Co., Bad Axe, Michigan (circa 1910s)

Posted on August 20, 2025August 16, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Photograph shows farmers bringing bean harvest by horse?drawn wagon to the Bad Axe Grain Company around the 1910s. Reflects the rise of grain elevator infrastructure that supported Michigan’s rural economy.

Short History of the Bad Axe Chicory Plant and the Muller Coffee Substitute Era, c. 1909–1912

Posted on August 17, 2025January 9, 2026 by Michael Hardy

An early-1900s photo captures the Bad Axe chicory plant tied to the railroad and regional farms. Operated by E. B. Muller & Co., it supported Michigan’s coffee-substitute trade in the first half of the 20th century.

Protect Constitutional Rights Rally in Bad Axe Set for June 6, Coincides With D-Day Memorial

Posted on June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Huron County Democrats will host a rally on June 6 in Bad Axe to support veterans’ rights and constitutional protections, coinciding with D-Day’s anniversary, as part of the grassroots 50501 Movement for civic engagement.

May Day Protest in Bad Axe – Democrats Demand Return to Core American Rights

Posted on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Huron County residents in Michigan will participate in a May Day protest on May 1, 2025, advocating for civil, labor, and voting rights. This rally reflects broader concerns over inequality, voting access, and public investment in healthcare and education.

A Glimpse into Early Bad Axe – The Schrader House Hotel and the P.M. Fountain

Posted on April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 by Michael Hardy

At the turn of the 20th century, Bad Axe, Michigan, thrived with commerce, featuring horse-drawn wagons and the New Schrader House hotel. This era’s essence is captured in a postcard, highlighting community, travel, and civic pride, now replaced by modernity.

Lottery Luck Runs Out: Bad Axe Bust Nails Card Crooks

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Two West Michigan men were arrested in a fraud investigation linked to the Michigan Lottery and credit cards. Their arrest follows a wider pattern of lottery-related fraud in the state, prompting authorities to warn businesses to watch for suspicious activity.