Michigan Salt Industry History – 1800s Thumb Production, Decline & What Remains Today
The production of salt from the deep brine wells around the Upper Thumb propelled the fishing industry to national prominence because they could preserve fish.
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General George Meade – US Army Engineer, Great Lakes Surveyor and Gettysburg Commander
In the mid 1800’s much of Michigan was wilderness. In 1857, Captain George Meade took over the Lakes Survey mission of the Great Lakes.
Michigan Grave Robbers Brazenly Operated During the 1800s
Grave robbing was a gruesome yet common crime in the late 1800’s as medical schools sought bodys for study.
The Captivating History of Fayette, Michigan – From Iron Boom to Historic Ghost Town Park – (1867-1959) – Video
The history of Fayette, Michigan, begins in 1867, when manager Fayette Brown of the Jackson Iron Company chose a remote harbor on Michigan’s Garden Peninsula to build a new blast furnace. This site offered everything the iron works needed: a protected …
Current Great Lakes Ice Coverage Stands At 47.37% as of February 18, 2026
Ice coverage over the Great Lakes is a huge factor in weather patterns over the region and an indicator of future lake levels. Thumbwind consolidates and summarizes the Great Lakes ice cover from US and Canadian agencies and presents it on …
Shopping Day at Hirshberg’s Big Store in Pigeon, Michigan 1911
In 1911, A. Hirshberg & Son turned a Thumb crossroads into a shopping hub. A postcard shows buggies, brick storefronts and new cloaks on display in Pigeon, Michigan, capturing a village department store at its peak as the automobile age approached.
292 Michigan Moments Episodes and Snapshots
This contains all 292 Michigan Moments episodes and snapshots we have produced. If the image says that the video is not available, click on the link at the bottom or click on the right mouse button and select to open the …
Huron County Boating & Sailing – 16 Harbors, Marinas and Access Sites to Lake Huron & Saginaw Bay – Video
Huron County offers nearly 100 miles of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay shoreline, making it a strong choice for recreational boating and sailing.