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As early as December of 1948 the Clare Sentinel and the Clare County Cleaver were reporting the development of Snowsnake Mountain by James D’Arcy, local real estate … more

by Angela Kellogg | 2/6/20

Lake George Auction, 1927

A collection of three photos were recently shared with the Cleaver from the Welty Family, long time seasonal residents of Lake George. At times old photos have no back story and we are left to … more

by Angela Kellogg | 11/7/19

BELL AND GERRISH – DID THEY CONNECT?

History often presents seemingly impossible to answer questions. W. J., a reporter for the Detroit Free Press, visited the logging camp of Winfield Scott Gerrish in 1878 and his report was … more

Jon H. Ringelberg, member of the Clare County Historical Society | 10/31/19

AMI, for the logging operation of Ammi W. Wright, a widely known businessman with many investments, logging being just one.

A MAJOR CLARE COUNTY HISTORIC FIND

A MAJOR COUNTY HISTORIC FIND The Clare County Historical Society announces a unique donation. A log mark of Ammi W. Wright believed to be from about the 1870’s. Following contact … more

10/10/19

Spike's final resting place, Gratiot County

Spikehorn Meyer Passed Sept. 19, 1959

It's been sixty years since John "Spikehorn" Meyer passed away in the Gladwin Nursing home. He claimed to be in his 80 the last 30 years of his life and was 89 when he died on September 19, … more

9/20/19

This particular card shows the texture of the linen card. It is stamped on the back SPIKEHORN CREEK CAMP BEAR DEN

Linen Postcards are the Overlooked Collectible

Linen postcards from the 1930s and 1940s wa something I had largely overlooked in collecting and researching Clare County. So many are available and at an expensive price they didn't seem … more

by Angela Kellogg | 9/3/19

CLARE COUNTY’S FIRST TOWNSHIP BOOK

Clare County’s first township was not Grant, Sheridan, nor Surrey Township, it was Three Lakes Township. According to Forrest Meek in Michigan’s Timber Battleground (1976) in “January of … more

11/15/18

Ernest Merrill may be the most photographed man in early Harrison history

Ernest Merrill may be the most photographed man in early Harrison history. Viewing so many photos of Harrison it became easy to spot Ernest Merrill in each photograph. The same jaunty … more

by Angela Kellogg | 11/15/18

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