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Nestled along the serene waters of the Saginaw River in Bay City, Michigan, lies a historic vessel that has witnessed countless naval battles and served with distinction for decades. The USS Edson, a destroyer built in 1956, now rests peacefully in her retirement, a testament to the courage and dedication of the sailors who served
The Bush Bay Trail is a scenic hiking path that winds along the stunning Lake Huron shoreline. It’s commonly known as the Narnia Trail due to its enchanting natural beauty and impressive boulders lining the coast. You can find the parking area just off M-134, east of Hessel. If you’re seeking a lovely hike in
I saw this old shack, or house, or whatever it was standing in a field somewhere Trufant. I am not sure what its story is but I like to think it stands as a reminder of the early Michiganders that came before us. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, if you have not
Spruce is a small town nestled between Alma and Harrisville and it has its roots in the establishment of a sawmill by Don Hecox. He also took on the role of the first postmaster when the local post office opened its doors on May 5, 1898. I’m not quite sure about the story behind the
Located near the shores of Lake Michigan, the deteriorating brick walls of the Frankfort Iron Works stand as a testament to Michigan’s industrial past. Built in 1870, these ruins once housed a bustling iron smelter that processed ore mined from the Escanaba region of the Upper Peninsula. While often referred to as the Frankfort Ironworks,
The ruins of Michigan 27th Governor’s estate can be found on an Island in the Upper Peninsula. Sugar Island is located in the St Mary’s River east of Sault St Marie. Duck Island is a small island that is separated from Sugar Island by a channel and Duck Lake. Chase Osborn lived on the island
The small town of Lovells sits northeast of Grayling along the north branch of the AuSable River. Next to the township hall is a log style building with a bell next it mounted on a log framework. The building was the Lone Pine School Built in 1907 by Ed Kellogg and Gustav Ernst. It was
Not far from US-2, near the town of Gulliver, between the “Bridge” and Escanaba, is Seul Choix Point Lighthouse. Seul Choix is a French word for “only choice” and is pronounced “sis shwa”. It is one of the few harbors along the southern shore of the Upper Peninsula. That is how the name of the
Southwest of Burt Lake a few miles off M-68 is the Ohioville Cemetery. The sign shows it was established in 1882. From what I could find on the maps and my reference books there was no town in Michigan called Ohioville. Many of the veterans tombstones in the historic cemetery show that they were in
A few blocks northeast of the Flint Truck and Bus assembly plant is a small park with a memorial to the Sit Down Strike. On December 30th, 1936 the workers at General Motor’s Fisher Body Plant stopped production and barricaded themselves inside the plant. They learned the company was going to move the dies that
