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.
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Caseville
Caseville is a little city in Michigan’s Thumb that calls it itself the “perch capital of the world”. Located at the mouth of the Pigeon River that help make this area a boating destination. Well known for its large sandy beach, abundant fishing and its unique shops and festivities.
The area is known for its abundance of vacation homes and cottages. Blessed with sugar sand along the beach, it’s been drawing families to spend the summers here for over two generations.
Caseville Family Fun For Generations
Caseville Festivals
Home of the Shanty Days Festival in the winter and the famous Cheeseburger Festival in the closing days of the summer. Caseville is the fun city in the thumb.
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.
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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.
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Thumb Brewery in Caseville: Craft Beer, Lucrative Charm, and Patio Vibes – Review
Thumb Brewery in Caseville blends historic charm with craft beer and pub fare. A lively patio, music bingo, and a friendly staff make it a standout in Michigan’s Thumb.
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12 Hints for a Fun Day Trip to Caseville Cheeseburger Festival in 2025
Caseville is close enough to Southeast Michigan to make a great day trip to it’s Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival. Here are some hints to make your day fun and stress free.
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Caseville’s Thumb Brewery Recognition With Coveted Spot on America’s Best Restaurants – 2 Patrons to Win Big
Thumb Brewery gains national recognition by featuring on America’s Best Restaurants, offering gift card giveaways to celebrate with the local community.
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The History of Caseville Harbor – Evolution of Ship Building, Industry, Fishing and Tourism
Historical pictures that shows Caseville Harbor from about 1941. This offers a glimpse of the history of Caseville Harbor. Looking out to Saginaw Bay, the only building that remains today is the Huron Yacht Club.
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The Indian Legend of a Lead Mine Near Caseville
In the early 1900s, news broke of a lead and zinc strike just six miles east of Caseville, tucked along
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