As we say Happy Birthday to our great state, I thought we’d look at some of the stranger names of towns and cities in Michigan.

  • Hell

    I mean, you couldn’t do this list without Hell, Michigan. Personally, it’s a destination ride for my friends and me all summer long.

    Hell, Michigan

    Hell, Michigan's Official Website

  • Bad Axe

    Tucked up in the thumb, this town is every guitar players dream…..to play a Bad Axe. Ok, bad joke. I’ll have to make my way through this town sometime.

    https://cityofbadaxe.com/

  • Christmas

    I’ve said before that I haven’t spent much time in the U.P.. I’d love to get up to Christmas for sure. Founded in 1938, with a population of about 400, it sounds like my kind of town.

    Christmas

    Standing tall at the eastern entrance is the Grand Island West Channel Rear Range Light, also called the End of the Road Lighthouse.The roadside santas, stores and signs all welcome the entire family to Christmas, a " [...]

  • Free Soil

    In the western part of the upper lower, it looks like it’s a town you drive through to get anywhere. In the 2010 census, it had a population of 144. Not exactly a booming metropolis. I wonder how much land is up there?

    Free Soil, Michigan

    Free Soil, Michigan detailed profile

  • Climax

    Climax, Michigan is due west of Detroit. Between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, it’s a little town with 767 people there upon the last census in 2010.

    HOME | village-of-climax

    The Village of Climax is a small cozy town located in Southwest Michigan. The Village of Climax is a great place to raise a family. Nice people, nice park, nice school, great place to call home! Come visit during our Memorial Day parade.

  • Jugville

    Another very small town that sounds like it was named during prohibition.

    Jugville Populated Place Profile / Newaygo County, Michigan Data

    Jugville Populated Place Profile with maps, schools, hospitals, airports, real estate MLS listings and local jobs. Location: Newaygo County, MI, FID: 1620391, Latitude: 43.5341835022, Longitude: 43.5341835022.

  • Vulcan

    Heading back up to the U.P., almost to the Wisconsin border. That’s where you’ll find the small town of Vulcan. Just a stone’s throw from Iron Mountain, this town has around 1,500 residents.

    Vulcan

    You will discover the hidden treasures of the great outdoors. Come an enjoy golf, skiing, snowmobiling, ATV, hiking and canoeing.Tour the Iron Mountain Iron Mine and see close up iron mining tools used dating back to [...]

  • Paradise

    A five hour road trip in the car will get you up to Paradise, Michigan. Another U.P. destination, about 55 miles north of the bridge.

    PACC

    Paradise, Michigan is the Wild Blueberry Capital of Michigan and the gateway to the Tahquamenon Falls State Parks.

  • Podunk

    As you could imagine, there’s not much to this ghost town.

    There's not much to see in this "Podunk" little ghost town

    If you've ever been driving through the countryside, unsure of exactly where you are, maybe you've told a friend: "I passed some podunk town in the middle...

  • Colon

    West of Coldwater, you’ll find Colon. Not surprising in  a state with towns called Flushing and Brown Water.

    Village of Colon | Local Government | United States

    A site dedicated to sharing our beautiful community and communicating with our village and township members.

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