• September 9, 2017

The Almont Savings Bank was started on September 9, 1909, on the location where John Hopkins had his general store (109 S. Main where Vela...

  • August 21, 2017

On August 21, 1930, the monument to recognize Horatio Earle’s contribution to the roads of Michigan was dedicated.  The monument was erected at the curve...

  • July 4, 2017

On July 4, 1865, the Liberty Pole was dedicated to those who had served in the Civil War.  It stood 112 feet tall and included...

  • June 12, 2017

On June 12, 1883, the Bowman Drug Store opened for business.  It would be operated under three generations of Bowman’s and would close on November...

  • May 15, 2017

On May 15, 1803, Almont’s namesake, Juan Nepomuceno Almont – was born in Vecupetaro, Mexico.  NOTE: Almonte’s name was used to create a unique name...

  • April 16, 2017

The millage vote to fund the construction of the old Town Hall, which was located at the corner of Branch Street and West St. Clair,...

  • March 6, 2017

The old Town Hall, which was located at the corner of Branch Street and West St. Clair, was completed and accepted by the township and...

  • February 13, 2017

The first community well was begun on February 13, 1877.  The well was dug at the east end of Centennial Avenue.  William Langridge constructed the...

  • January 5, 2017

On the 5th of January each year, the Almont Community Historical Society will celebrate the registration with the State of Michigan of the change of...

  • December 15, 2016

On December 15, 1845, at a meeting held at the schoolhouse, Daniel Black, Dock Strowbridge, Sam Rogers, Oliver Bristol, James Andrus, C, A. Shaw, Mathew...

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