Huron Community Fair 2026 – Midway Changes Highlight Bad Axe’s Beloved 158th Fair
Huron Community Fair 2026 returns to Bad Axe Aug. 9-15 with livestock shows, rides, live music, ATV racing, truck races
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Tag: Agriculture
History of Michigan Chicory Production – From Ditch Weed to Coffee’s Breakfast Sidekick (1860-1940)
Michigan once supplied nearly all of America’s chicory. This report traces how farms, factories, and railroads built a quiet but profitable coffee industry across the state.
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Gagetown Michigan – Railroads, Harvest, and the Fire That Tested a Town – Video
Gagetown, founded by Joseph Gage, thrived through a vital grist mill and railroad connections, fostering economic growth. Despite devastating fires, the community rebuilt, preserving its history of resilience and unity through shared activities and memories.
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Kingston Michigan History – A Vibrant Snapshot of Early 20th Century Americana – Video
The early 1900s in Kingston, Michigan, reflect the essence of rural American life. This quiet village in Tuscola County provides
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