Tag: White Rock

White Rock Michigan History – Amazing 1842 Map Labels “Zappapoiton” and “Zappapoie River” Near White Rock.

Posted on May 10, 2026May 17, 2026 by Michael Hardy

An 1842 map marked “Zappapoiton” and “Zappapoie River” at present-day White Rock. The stream is now Elm Creek. This piece explains the labels, the location, and why the names disappeared.

History of White Rock Michigan – Remarkable Reasons the “Lost” Lake Huron Resort Still Matters (1807-1930)

Posted on December 15, 2025February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

White Rock once helped define a treaty boundary, then tried to become a Lake Huron resort with hotels and a ballroom. Fires, winters and shifting travel routes changed it—but the story still holds.

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