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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Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State. Surrounded by five of the six Great Lakes. ThumbWind has a number of stories devoted to Michigan places, food, and places to visit. Here are a few to explore
Michigan’s Great Sauk Trail – A 400 Mile Native American Legacy
The Great Sauk Trail is a major Native American route that ran between Detroit, Chicago and terminated at Rock Island on the Mississippi river. Originally created by migrating bison, the trail was only about a foot wide but also a foot deep as eons of travelers walked along it single file. It was used over a thousand years.
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.
Fascinating Loosemore Point Legend – The Driftwood Castle and “Indian Gold” Myth in Michigan’s Thumb
We examine a local legend of Indian gold and a hermit who made a castle at Loosemore point near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
The Wallace Mill – The Sturdy Sentinal of Grindstone City – Video
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.
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.
A Foodie’s Guide to Michigan Cuisine – 20 Outstanding Choices
Hungry for a culinary adventure? Michigan’s diverse cuisine offers an epicurean delight that everyone should experience. From Detroit-style pizza to hearty pasties and fresh-off-the-coals BBQ, discover the gastronomic secrets of the Great Lakes State. Dig in and join us on this delectable journey!
The Akron Coal Mine – The Forgotten Mine of Michigan’s Thumb
In 1908, the Akron Coal Mine in Tuscola County symbolized big hopes for Michigan coal. Within decades it was gone, leaving only photos and stories of a short-lived boom.