Huron County’s Firsts: The Thumb’s Mark on Michigan’s History

From winter wheat to Ferris wheels, this episode of End of the Road in Michigan uncovers how Huron County helped shape Michigan—and the nation.

Based on a 1959 article from the Harbor Beach Times, we trace the surprising national “firsts” that began in the Upper Thumb, from industrial breakthroughs and sports innovation to logging feats and food production.

The End of the Road in Michigan is a production of Thumbwind Publications