| LAKE GEORGE |
Logging was a major industry in
clare county in the 1870's.
Dozens of logging camps
existed, towns and villages
sprung up around the camps and
the railroads that served them.
The world's first narrow gauge
railway was built in 1874 by
Winfield Scott Garrish: the Lake
George and Muskegon River
Railroad. In 1877 the track was
only 71/2 miles long. It was built
over swampy land, streams, hills
and dales by human labor.
In 1879 there were 17 bridges as
part of the track which was over
45 miles long, extending from
Bertha Lake to Lake George.
clare county in the 1870's.
Dozens of logging camps
existed, towns and villages
sprung up around the camps and
the railroads that served them.
The world's first narrow gauge
railway was built in 1874 by
Winfield Scott Garrish: the Lake
George and Muskegon River
Railroad. In 1877 the track was
only 71/2 miles long. It was built
over swampy land, streams, hills
and dales by human labor.
In 1879 there were 17 bridges as
part of the track which was over
45 miles long, extending from
Bertha Lake to Lake George.
Most of the old Lake George and
Muskegon River Railroad grade can
still be walked or driven. You can
find a Historical plaque is erected
on Old 27 midway between
Harrison and Clare,Commemorating
the railroad. In 1882, with the lack
of pine to lumber, the railroad was
no longer in use.
Muskegon River Railroad grade can
still be walked or driven. You can
find a Historical plaque is erected
on Old 27 midway between
Harrison and Clare,Commemorating
the railroad. In 1882, with the lack
of pine to lumber, the railroad was
no longer in use.
