• 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...

  • August 1, 2017

Robert Morin Shoemaker was born on the family farm located at the corner of Shoemaker Road (named for his grandparents) and West Road (now called...

  • 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...

  • July 1, 2017

The Almont Herald was a once weekly local paper.  It consisted of a single newspaper sheet – four pages.  It technically is still in existence. ...

  • 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...

  • June 1, 2017

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Brooks (Red and Gertie) on March 21, 1957, Dr. Eugene Peterson was present to explain the steps...

  • 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...

  • May 1, 2017

123 West St. Clair – Dr. Burley’s Home – Built about 1900 Also on the property are two other structures; a cut-stone single story garage...

  • 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,...

  • April 1, 2017

Debora Burroughs was born November 7, 1758 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York to James Burroughs and Anne Valentine Burroughs.  She was the sixth of...

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