Pinnebog is a Tiny Taste of the Michigan Thumb
Pinnebog was once a large country cross roads town with a famous history. Now it’s almost faded away. One institution, Heck’s Bar keeps the town alive.
Tag: Michigan
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 Genealogy – 10 Million Records Available To Family Tree Researchers Online
Those researching Michigan Genealogy have a new resource provided by the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan DNR. Over 10 million records including death and naturalization records, which family researchers use to learn more about their family’s history.
3 Best Alternatives To Owning Rental Property In Michigan
We look at three alternatives to owning rental property in Michigan. It may be safer and less stressful than having the responsibilities of being a landlord.
Lake Michigan Beach Access Case – Supreme Court Won’t Consider Pleas Of Lake Michigan Shoreline Owners Who Wanted to Prevent Use
Despite competing arguments from private property owners, local residents, and environmental groups, the Supreme Court effectively determined that citizens’ beach access rights extend beyond the water to an administratively established boundary on the shore, regardless of beach ownership.
Jackson Michigan Train Station (JXN) – Little-Known Working History You Can Visit
The Jackson station (JXN) is one of the oldest continually operating railway stations in the United States. It was also the first “Union” station in Michigan as it serviced four lines in the late 1800s.
A Fascinating Story of The Hitching Post Inn Elkton Mi (It Has A Twin!)
From time to time, we like to visit the Hitching Post in Elkton. It’s a great place to stop after a round of golf at Century Oaks. It’s a great place to grab a proper bar burger. It’s a fascinating old building with strange stained glass in many windows. I always wondered about the history of this building and what role it played in the community.
Port Austin Michigan – 3 Memorable Destinations Saved It From Decline – Art Works, A Farm Market, and Kayaking
Drive from any point south of the Thumb north toward Port Austin, Michigan, to its tip, and you will encounter small towns and villages hanging on by a thread. The town at the tip of the Thumb has taken a different approach; offering the community a destination for the entire summer season.
Grave Robbers Brazenly Operated In Michigan During the 1800s
Grave robbing was a gruesome yet common crime in the late 1800’s as medical schools sought bodys for study.