It's known as "The Oil Capital of Michigan" even though the supply of oil didn't last long. Here's info and vintage photos of Mount Pleasant from 1900-1911...
Growing up in Michigan gave her inspirations for personal cartoons that eventually became a national comic strip favorite. Here's her story and a few photos...
A squatter came here and built the first "home" in 1830, forming the genesis of Clarkston. Here are some old photos of Clarkston, ranging from 1900-1922...