Croswell Michigan.
Croswell,
Michigan is just a bit off the beaten path and,
therefore, often unexplored by the day trippers. For
those who seek the unusual, history and fun festivals,
Croswell has plenty to offer. The downtown is sprinkled
with charming shops and local eateries but, some really
cool stuff is hidden just out of sight.
History is all around. One of the oldest fairs in
Michigan is held here, the
www.croswellfair.org . The Sanilac Petroglyphs
are nearby as well as the wild
Minden Bog.
Railroad enthusiasts will find that the Huron and
Eastern Railway Co. (HESR) and its "sister" operation,
the Saginaw Valley Railway Co. (SGVY) have served the
"Thumb Area" of Michigan since 1986, when their first
section of track was acquired from CSX Transportation.
This first segment ran from Bad Axe to the end of the
line, including the town of Croswell.
Another historical part of Croswell is the Aitkin Memorial District Library, located on the north end of town. The library first opened in 1912 as the Croswell Free Library and Reading Room in two rooms above a barber shop. It eventually was named after banker, lawyer, and State Senator William H. Aitkin. When he died, his wife and son presented the library with a memorial fund in 1927. With this fund, a new building was built. This new library was dedicated on March 23, 1931.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
November 25th: Croswell Christmas
Parade at 5:30. (Santa is even bringing his live
reindeer!)
December 2nd: Caroling, Cookies & Community at the Old
Town Hall Winery in Lexington.
December 3rd: Lexington Christmas Tree Lighting &
Merchant Walk at 7:00 pm.
December 7th: Cros-Lex Middle School Band Concert at
7:00 pm.
December 10th: Christmas Horse Parade in Lexington
December 11th: Community Christmas Concert at St.
Matthew Lutheran Church in Lexington at 4:00 PM.
December 12th : Cros-Lex Frostick School Christmas Sing
December 19th: Cros-Lex High School Band Concert
December 23rd: 2nd Annual Christmas Eve Sing Along at
Old Town Hall Winery at 7:00 pm.
