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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
