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2025 White Lake History Cruises Set Sail One Last Time – July 27!
WHITEHALL, MI – Ever wonder how White Lake got its name? Early explorers described the water as white due to a unique “white clay” along the...
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/ 2 weeks agoWhite Lake History – The Beginnings of White Lake Michigan
The Beginnings of Montague, Michigan Montague, located on the southern shore of White Lake, began taking shape in the mid-1800s. During...
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/ 3 weeks agoWhite Lake History – Activities of the Chamber of Commerce
Article from the Past This week’s history feature is plain and simple—a direct article repost. It was originally provided by the...
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/ 4 weeks agoWhite Lake History – The Lumber Boom of the 1800s
The Rise of the Timber Industry During the mid-1800s, thick forests of white pine and hardwood surrounded Whitehall and Montague, Michigan....
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/ 1 month agoWhite Lake History – Ferry’s & Boats
White Lake Ferry: A Forgotten Lifeline Between Two Towns Long before bridges spanned the waters of White Lake, a ferry served...
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/ 1 month agoWhite Lake History – The Place Called Colonial Hotel
The Colonial Hotel: A Whitehall Landmark The Colonial Hotel once stood proudly near Whitehall’s downtown in the early 1900s. It served...
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/ 2 months agoWhite Lake History – Caboose 90702 and the Railroads That Built Whitehall
Whitehall’s Caboose Museum: A Rolling Piece of History Tucked behind the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce sits Caboose No. 90702,...
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/ 2 months agoWhite Lake History – Lake Michigan: Great Shipwrecks 1
A Closer Look at the Illustration Titled “Lake Michigan: Great Shipwrecks I,” this detailed marine map captures some of the most...
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/ 2 months agoFrom Historic Bank to Community Hub: The Story of Fetch Brewing in Whitehall, Michigan
In the heart of downtown Whitehall, Michigan, a storied bank building has found new life as Fetch Brewing Company. Co-founded by...
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/ 2 months agoWhite Lake History – A Lasting Tribute to Frederick Norman
Early Life and Inspiration Frederick Norman’s legacy is rooted in the White Lake lumbering era. Born in 1846 in East Clayton,...
