Somerset Center (and the Railroad Bridge Buried Under the Lake)
A railroad bridge buried under the lake, haunted park, artesian well and more, along Historic US-12 in the Somerset area of Hillsdale County. CLICK IN for photos and info!
michigan roadtrip
This Michigan Village Was Called a “Hotbed of Abolitionism”
In 1847, the Kentucky Slave Raid made its way into this little Michigan town. Holy cow...check this one out by clicking the picture!
The Oldest, Still-Surviving Building in Michigan
No, the old man shown here is NOT in front of Michigan's oldest building...I just liked the picture. CLICK IT to find out where Michigan's oldest surviving structure is.
Pride & Country Historic Village and What’s Left of Frankentrost
Frankentrost had many shops & stores, but now they're gone...but there is an historic village nearby to see. CLICK IN for info and photos!
SMALLTOWN SPOTLIGHT: “Then-and-Now” Photos of Douglas, in Allegan County
There remains some confusion on how this town was named. CLICK IN for some "then-and-now" photos and a brief bio!
This is the Sixth Oldest Village in Michigan
This 1833 town survived 'ghost town' status is is doing very well to this day. CLICK IN for photos and location!
The Village with Three Names: Henrietta, in Jackson County
So which of these three names are we supposed to call it? Click in for info & photos, then make your choice...
A Michigan Man Supervised the Lincoln Conspirator Hangings, 1865
…..and he's buried in Mid-Michigan...CLICK IN for details and gravesite...
The Last Remaining Ponderosa/Bonanza Steakhouses in Michigan
When was the last time you were at one of these? CLICK IN to see where the last five Michigan locations are!
The Hooded Apparition of Wayne County
A cloaked ghost wearing a single glove roams the streets of Trenton. CLICK IN for this Michigan legend that dates back to the War of 1812!