michigan history

Michigan's longest swamp? It may not be the one you think it is. Here's the answer...

Michigan was home to the World's Largest Shopping Mall, now it sits abandoned and crumbling. Photos of the inside are here...

Civil War Colonel Philetus Norris was a busy guy...why would he bother to haunt this old bar of his? Here are some details...

After finding freedom in Michigan, Noel Johnson furthered his luck when he discovered a rich vein of copper. Here's his story and some vintage photos of Mass City...

Born and raised in Michigan, Lily Tomlin became one of the country's favorite comedians and actresses. Here's a look at the house where she grew up...

For some who have never visited Beaver Island, this tomb in the woods has kept 'em wondering. Here's the story behind it...

Sonny & Cher were rock's top husband-and-wife team during the 1960s. Here's a look at the Michigan homes where Sonny spent his early childhood...

Sometimes larger cities don't make the most sense when you're a giant state.

Abe Lincoln gave a speech in Michigan only once, to endorse someone else for president. Details & location are here...

47 different people have served as Governor of Michigan. Less than a third of them were born in Michigan, and these 4 were born outside the United States!

This deserted U.P. house hid a secret behind its plastered walls for approximately a century. The discovery revealed it was older than originally thought. Details are here...

The Queen of Soul left behind not only this lavish mansion, but her famous rose-red bathtub. Take a look inside...