• March 26, 2023

On April 6, 1914, the Almont Village Council approved the construction of a water tower downtown.  This tower replaced the tower located on the median...

  • March 16, 2023

On March 16, 1927, the school board passed a motion to extend Mr. Bristol’s contract to cover the 1927-1928 school year.  However, they did not...

  • February 14, 2023

In 1833, Nathaniel purchased land in Bruce Township, Macomb County, Michigan and moved the family there.  Son Edwin was born there in January 1834.  On...

  • January 17, 2023

Carol Gertrude Park Brooks (1918-2017) was known simply as “Gertie” to everyone.  Only one name was necessary to identify her.  For decades she wrote a...

  • December 22, 2022

On December 22, 1846, the Scotch Settlement Cemetery was organized as part of the United Presbyterian Church. David Taylor, James Thomson, William Robertson, and John...

  • November 19, 2022

On Thursday November 19, 1953, the Almont Post Office was robbed! Robber made off with $1.50. Just before noon, Lloyd McCarthy of Detroit walked into...

  • October 9, 2022

On October 9, 1953, the new football field was dedicated at 7:30 p.m. before the game against eventual league champion Capac. In 1952, a group...

  • September 17, 2022

On September 17, 1791, Elijah M. Sanborn Jr. was born in Vermont to Elijah M. Sanborn Sr. and Elizabeth Tilton. Elijah M. Sanborn Jr. was...

  • August 6, 2022

On August 6, 1918, Carol Gertrude, “Gertie,” Park was born August 6, 1918 at Burley Hospital in Almont to Samuel Park (1879-1969) and Anna Miller...

  • July 25, 2022

On July 25, 1883, the Village of Almont ordered a new Hook and Ladder Truck from C. G. Carleton & Co. for $375.00. Prior to...

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