Tag: Sebewaing

Sebewaing, Michigan, is a village in Huron County, situated along the Saginaw Bay in the state’s Thumb region. With a population of approximately 1,721 as of the 2020 census, it offers a blend of historical significance and community spirit..

A Brief History of the Old Log Cabin Restaurant – Sebewaing, Michigan

Posted on March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Small towns in Michigan evolve. Back in the 1900s, before the Old Log Cabin Restaurant, a small town provided all

Crates on the Curb – Clabuesch City Drugstore, Sebewaing (1909)

Posted on February 1, 2026March 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

A crate-loaded wagon pulls up to H.C. Clabuesch’s City Drugstore in Sebewaing, in a photo labeled 1909 — a reminder of when pharmacies doubled as community general stores.

Beet Harvest Traffic Jam — Sebewaing Style

Posted on January 31, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Horse-drawn wagons loaded with sugar beets roll through Sebewaing in this vintage scene titled “Hauling Sugar Beets, Sebewaing Michigan.” Long

Jess and Nell: Sebewaing’s Winter Work Team

Posted on January 30, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Jess and Nell, a team of draft horses, stand hitched to a low winter sled in Sebewaing — dated 1910

Fatal Sebewaing Township Crash Claims Life of Bay Port Woman

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Fatal Sebewaing Township Crash killed a 77-year-old Bay Port woman and injured her husband. Investigators say fatigue may have caused the collision.

8 Unique Things To See And Do Near Sebewaing Mi

Posted on June 30, 2025July 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Sebewaing, Michigan, is a picturesque small town on Saginaw Bay, offering shopping, historical sites, nature experiences, and unique attractions. Highlights include a local sugar factory, wildlife refuge, and charming downtown with antique stores.

5 Forgotten Michigan Coal Towns – A Great Lakes Mining Story

Posted on May 27, 2025June 13, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan discovered coal near Jackson in the 1830s. Further north coal operations started near Saginaw in the 1850s. Peaking during WWI, Sebewaing had coal mining operations up until the early 1900’s. The last coal mine was closed in 1952.

Rose Island Resort – A Delightful Bay Shore Playground Near Sebewaing 1915-1930

Posted on May 8, 2025June 16, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Rose Island, a popular Michigan resort since the early 20th century, thrived with amenities like boating, dancing, and picnics. Owned initially by the Durkees and later the Peters Brothers, it became a vibrant community hub before declining.