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Huron County is located at the tip of the “thumb” area of Michigan. It is surrounded on three sides by water – Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. The county has a land area of 824 square miles bordered by an irregular shore, 93 miles long.
Huron County ranks as one of the top agricultural counties in Michigan. Major crops grown in the county are corn, navy beans, sugar beets, wheat, alfalfa, oats, and barley. Major agricultural enterprises include dairy, livestock, and poultry production.
Because of the natural beauty and ideal topography and sandy beaches, it’s an ideal setting for the tourism industry.
?The shoreline offers numerous opportunities for vacationers. With two state parks – Sleeper State Park and Port Crescent State Park. Two roadside parks – Jenks Park and Brown Park. Also, the County maintains nine county parks along the shoreline.
This historic photograph captures the sprawling Huron Milling Company complex in Harbor Beach, Michigan, a major employer and economic driver in the early to mid-20th century. With its multi-story brick structure, water tower, and rail connections, the mill played a central role in processing grain and feeding regional markets.
Huron County’s 93 miles of shoreline plays host to 17 public beaches. Here are our top ten beaches and notable mentions of Michigan’s Upper Thumb
Once a vital railroad and farm hub in Michigan’s Thumb, Bach’s history reflects the hopes of its founder and the harsh turns of the Great Depression. Explore its German-American roots, boom years, and quiet fade into rural obscurity.
Family’s boat outing turns harrowing when a gas-fueled explosion erupts near Port Austin Reef Light, injuring four without any fatalities. Port Austin boat explosion near lighthouse: What happened Friday A routine family outing on July 11 quickly escalated when a 20-foot …
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.
Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect following slow-speed chase and water standoff; psychiatric review pending. Felony Charges Follow Strange Water Standoff in Bay Port BAY PORT, Mich. — A 43-year-old Bay Port resident is facing multiple charges after a property damage complaint escalated …
Linkville, a small unincorporated village in Michigan, thrived between 1890 and 1930 as a farming community and key railroad stop. However, post office closures and improved transportation led to its decline, leaving St. Paul Lutheran Church as its enduring landmark.
Huron County Beach Testing confirms all public swimming areas passed E. coli limits in Week 3 of the 2025 season, ensuring safe conditions across the region. Huron County Beach Testing Confirms Clean Water at All Locations BAD AXE — Issued by …
