Tag: Grindstone City

Grindstone City Harbor

Grindstone City is situated at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. Rich in history, with its scenic natural harbor and its namesake grindstones that are found along the shore.

Here are the top articles and stories for Grindstone City.

Unique Day Trips in Michigan’s Thumb: Industrial Ruins and Geologic Oddities

Posted on August 17, 2026August 19, 2026 by Paul Austin

Most travelers navigate the M-25 highway looking for a place to park a camper, yet the most significant historical sites in the region are often…

Port Austin Travel Guide: Navigating the Tip of Michigan’s Thumb in 2026

Posted on August 2, 2026August 4, 2026 by Paul Austin

A trip to Port Austin, Michigan, requires a different mindset than a typical beach vacation. Located at the northernmost point of Huron County, where…

The Wallace Mill – The Sturdy Sentinal of Grindstone City – Video

Posted on October 24, 2025December 1, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Wallace Roller Mill was built in 1887 on the shore of Lake Huron. The mill was the first in the area to diversify from grindstone quarry and milling operations.

The stone structure stands today providing four vacation condos.

The Grindstone City Quarry – How this little town sharpened the world – Video

Posted on October 24, 2025July 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Grindstone City Quarry powered a small Michigan town that shipped grindstones across the world. This straight-ahead story explains how it grew, why demand collapsed, and what visitors can still see on Lake Huron. A sharp look at a boom and a bust.

Grindstone City’s Historic Grindstones Drying Yard

Posted on August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 by Michael Hardy

A rare historic photo captures the drying yard of Grindstone City, Michigan, where freshly cut Berea sandstone grindstones awaited shipment to markets around the world. This scene reflects the height of the Thumb’s once-thriving stone-cutting industry.

Discover Enchantment: 10 More Spectacular Day Trips in Michigan’s Thumb Region – Part Two

Posted on July 7, 2025April 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

In Part One of our Michigan Day Trip Around the Thumb we traveled from Port Huron up the eastern shore of Lake Huron to the tip of the Thumb. Our starting point for the second half of our adventure is in Grindstone City. We will begin heading west along Saginaw Bay’s shore of sugar sand beaches and interesting coastal towns and villages. I hope you brought your bathing suit because this side of the Thumb offers some of the best swimming beaches in Michigan.

25 Eye-Opening Things to Do In Caseville Mi (Some Better Than the Cheeseburger Festival)

Posted on February 19, 2025June 25, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Don’t let a rainy day cramp your fun. There is more to do then stuff your belly with cheeseburgers. If you and the kids are tired of the crowds here are 25 things to do near Caseville to try some alternative fun.