Thumb Octagon Barn Marks 30 Years of Fall Family Days
The Gagetown agricultural museum will mark three decades of Fall Family Days with historic farm demonstrations, a giant flea market,
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Tag: Tuscola County
Michigan’s Southern Thumb Crossroads – Travel 6 Small Towns Built by Railroads, Farms and Fire
Six small Michigan towns once depended on two intersecting railroad routes. This Southern Thumb history hub brings together Michigan Moments videos, rare photographs and supporting articles about Marlette, Clifford, North Branch, Mayville, Kingston and Silverwood, tracing their shift from lumber settlements to farm communities today.
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History of Silverwood Michigan – 12 Shots Of A Railroad Town Once Called Easy and Rollo
Silverwood began as Easy, became Rollo, then took its lasting name in 1892. Rail service, local businesses, churches and farm families shaped this small Tuscola County community.
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The Story of Indian Dave – A Legend in the Thumb 1803–1909
In 1866, two men paddled a canoe from Vassar to Caro carrying the official government records that would settle a heated dispute over the location of…
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Kingstown, Michigan: Separating TV Fiction from Regional Reality
If you search a Michigan road map for the prison-heavy landscape of Kingstown, Michigan, you will likely end up in a quiet farming community in…
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History of Deford Michigan: How a Small Railroad Stop Became a Busy Farm Community
The History of Deford Michigan comes alive through rare early 1900s photos showing the depot, Bruce Block, post office, hotel, school, grain elevator and Standard Condensed Milk Co. plant. Together, they show how a small Tuscola County town became a working farm and rail hub.
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Fairgrove Michigan History – A Look Back at Small-Town Life in the 1900s
This Michigan Moments video looks at Fairgrove, Michigan, through historic postcards showing village streets, the railroad depot, grain elevator and local businesses.
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History of Cass City Michigan – 7 Fascinating Stories That Shaped a Small Town
The history of Cass City Michigan traces its rise from a sawmill village to a thriving Thumb town. From wide Main Streets to Nestlé’s milk plant, Cass City shaped both local and national history.
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Last Known Photo Of Indian Dave In Tuscola County, Michigan
Indian Dave, a legendary Chippewa figure from Tuscola County, lived an itinerant life, trading and teaching skills to settlers. He died in 1909, aged over 100, leaving a lasting local legacy celebrated through a historical marker.
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Coal, Rails, and Community – Akron Michigan History Early 1900s Story – Video
Akron, Michigan, once an industrial center, thrived in the early 20th century due to coal and railroads. A video showcases its vibrant community, industry, and spirit, highlighting its historical significance in Michigan’s growth.
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