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The Mystery of the 2 Holes at Rush Lake In Huron County

Posted on April 16, 2022January 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Mysterious holes are found by kids on the north side of Rush Lake State Game Area. Years later they are determined to be from the 1800s quarry operations.

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

Posted on March 26, 2022April 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

The Restored 1890 Marlette Railway Depot Faces Uncertain Future

Posted on March 1, 2022January 28, 2026 by Michael Hardy

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?

10 Unique Words For Place Names In Michigan

Posted on February 23, 2022December 5, 2023 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.

Great Lakes Shipbuilding in Caseville

Posted on November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In the late 1800’s Caseville Michigan was a booming town. This included large ship building.

Huron County Township Names – 28 Amazing Little Stories

Posted on November 20, 2021August 16, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Found this little poem in the book Huron County Illustrated History. I thought it was a bit interesting to know how the origin of the place names for Huron County township names.

Also, did you know the name “Huron” was a Chippawa word? It’s pronounced “u-ron” meaning curved coast.

Michigan Indian Villages and Sites in Huron County

Posted on October 12, 2021January 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Huron County Michigan had an active and vibrant Indian culture with villages along the shore and workshops and gardens in the interior.