Settled by Abolitionists in 1860, There Was Once an Africa, Michigan in Ingham CountySettled by Abolitionists in 1860, There Was Once an Africa, Michigan in Ingham CountySettlers set up homes on the land surrounding the old Branch Schoolhouse near the north bank of the Red Cedar River - they dubbed it "Africa".....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Early 1900s Photos of Bendon, Michigan (Benzie County)Early 1900s Photos of Bendon, Michigan (Benzie County)It was a lumber town along the Chicago & West Michigan Railroad that ran from Grand Rapids to Traverse City.....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The 1889 Ghost Town of Shearer: Arenac County, MichiganThe 1889 Ghost Town of Shearer: Arenac County, MichiganThe entire village was abandoned around 1903.....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Scandalous Women That ‘Named’ a Michigan Ghost Town ‘Bloomer’The Scandalous Women That ‘Named’ a Michigan Ghost Town ‘Bloomer’What shameful thing did a group of women do in this town? Here's the story, photos, and location...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Michigan Ghost Town of Burnham CrossingThe Michigan Ghost Town of Burnham CrossingThis village once had a boarding house, sawmill, schoolhouse, township hall, and more...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
MICHIGAN GHOST TOWN: One Old Building Remains in Lathrop, Delta CountyMICHIGAN GHOST TOWN: One Old Building Remains in Lathrop, Delta CountyOne old building remains in this ghost town, all alone at the junction. John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Plan Your Own Personal Michigan Ghost Town TourPlan Your Own Personal Michigan Ghost Town TourHere is a list of Mid-Michigan ghost towns that you can use to map out your own 'ghost town tour'!John RobinsonJohn Robinson
MICHIGAN GHOST TOWNS: The Confusing Tale of Broomfield & DrewMICHIGAN GHOST TOWNS: The Confusing Tale of Broomfield & DrewIn the late 1800s, these two ghost towns seem to have been juggled between two townships. Now both barely exist. Here's info, photos, and locations!John RobinsonJohn Robinson
MICHIGAN GHOST TOWN: Walburg, in Alpena CountyMICHIGAN GHOST TOWN: Walburg, in Alpena CountyThere's not much left of the village of Walburg, except a few old buildings. Here's some brief info, pictures, and location...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Michigan No-Town of Dafoe, in Alpena CountyThe Michigan No-Town of Dafoe, in Alpena CountyDriving through here, you'd never know there used to be an actual village...but there was. Read info and see location...John RobinsonJohn Robinson