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Community
/ 11 months agoWhite Lake History – Walk the Beat
Each summer, Montague and Whitehall come alive with the sound of local music during Walk the Beat White Lake. This free...
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Community
/ 11 months agoWhite Lake History – Pines to Produce
The Fall of Timber and the Rise of Farming In the early days of Whitehall and Montague, dense forests fueled the...
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Community
/ 11 months agoWhite Lake History – Maritime Festival
The White Lake Maritime Festival has long been one of the most beloved traditions in Whitehall and Montague, Michigan. From its...
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History
/ 12 months agoWhite Lake History – Parades Through Time
The Tradition of Parades Parades have been a part of human celebration for thousands of years. Ancient cultures held processions to...
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Community
/ 12 months ago2025 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...
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Community
/ 12 months 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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History
/ 1 year 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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History
/ 1 year 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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History
/ 1 year 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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History
/ 1 year 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...
