April 20, 2025

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Articles for tag: Dexter fire station tunnel, Dexter History, Henry Ford mill race, Mill Creek Park history, Underground Railroad Dexter

Doug Marrin

Tunnel Discovery at Dexter Fire Station Sparks Mystery

A mysterious tunnel uncovered during the demolition of Dexter’s fire station has residents speculating about its origins. Photo by Steve Wells Note: Thank you to the contributor for their post and all who commented for making this an enjoyable and entertaining post on the Friends of Dexter Facebook page. A Mysterious Find During Demolition When ...

Doug Marrin

Historic Gordon Hall in Dexter Receives Preservation Grant

The Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) has been awarded a grant to support the rehabilitation of Gordon Hall, a historic landmark in Dexter. The grant is part of a $250,000 funding package distributed by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to seven Michigan communities. The grant comes from the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)-Certified Local ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter’s Time-Traveling Treasure Hunt: A Tale of Two Capsules

In a twist that could rival any treasure hunt, Dexter, Michigan, has once again buried a piece of its present for future generations to discover. On the balmy evening of Friday, June 21, 2024, the Dexter Area Historical Society laid to rest a new time capsule, set to be unearthed in 2074 during the city’s ...