michigan shadow town

Near the eastern Jackson County border lies one of it's more intriguing villages...

This former Michigan lumber town has kept itself up pretty well, although its not what it once was. Here's the location and some history...

The village of Parks got started in the late 1800s but failed to grow. By 1912, it was over. Here are details and location...

The community that became East Leroy started in the 1830s but no longer looks like it once did...

Here's a good handful of "then-and-now" photos of the town of Leonidas in St. Joseph County and some history to boot...

Even though there are no shops left in Tipton, there's a part of the town's past that was historic enough to be on display at the Henry Ford Museum. Here's some Michigan small town history...

Prattville has a good many old buildings to check out, and a good history behind it. Here are details, pictures, and location...

There are plenty of old original structures to see in this mid-1800s town. Here's the location, info, and pictures...

Trying to sort out all the locations named 'Ashland' in Newaygo County can boggle the mind. Take a look and see what I mean.

The place once known as Pollok sits alone in the Ingham County countryside, wondering if anyone remembers. See where it is...