Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Small towns. Huge character They're Michigan's smallest towns, and they have great stories. Experience the charm of 100 small towns with populations under 600. Meet the friendly people who call these places home. Each entry in the book presents full-color photographs, fun facts, and details about what makes the community unique. It's almost as if you're walking down Main Street, waving hello to the folks who know what it means to help their neighbors. The featured locations range from quaint to historic, and they wonderfully represent Michigan's rich history and culture. The book by Kathryn Houghton also includes a memorial list of veterans who died in war. Little Michigan is for anyone who grew up in a small town and for everyone who takes pride in being called a Michigander. It's one book, and it's one hundred towns to love.
Synopsis
Michigan's small towns have great stories.
Little Michigan presents 100 towns with populations under 600. From the state's long mining history to its Civil War heritage, each community is charming and unique. With full-color photographs, fun facts, and fascinating details about every locale, it's almost as if you're walking down Main Street, waving hello to folks who know all of their neighbors.
Plus, these small towns have their share of surprises. Do you know which crime scene inspired the famous film Anatomy of a Murder or where you will find the infamous "Naughty Cow" statue--and how it got its nickname? The locations featured in this book range from quaint to historic, and they wonderfully represent the Great Lakes State. Little Michigan, written by lifelong resident Kathryn Houghton, is for anyone who grew up in a small town and for everyone who takes pride in being called a Michigander. They may be small towns, but they have huge character