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St. Louis Michigan a Terrific Town!
St. Louis, Michigan is in the heart of Gratiot
County Michigan. The “Geographic Center of the Lower
Peninsula,” St. Louis is located right on M-46 only two miles east
of US-127. The town has a fascinating history including once being
home to the
Magnetic Mineral Springs and bath house, two opera
houses and a historic hotel. Much of St. Louis historic business
district architecture has been preserved and many turn of the
century buildings are still in use as businesses and shops.
St. Louis Michigan has many treasures to explore and enjoy but none is as special as this towns unique history. Everything about St. Louis points to a past that is different from any place in the state. The rich architecture here tells the story of a glorious century that brought railroads, celebrities and fame. Fame for a magnetic spring, the finest hotels and duckling dinners that were the talk of the state.
The
history of the region and the history of the development of the town
are preserved by the St. Louis Area Historical Society. The
exhibits are housed in the old train depot and include a series of
10 Fenton Glass Bells, a Republic Truck and a log cabin that is
being restored. The museum is open Thursday 1 - 4 p.m. or by
appointment 989-681-4636.
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The history of St. Louis has been preserved in this remarkable body of work called the Patterson Painting Project.
The Story of Colonel Elwell’s Castle. by local author David McMacken, information about the book is on the front page of the City website at www.stlouismi.com
Another treasure is the community commitment to the arts. The former GEM theatre is being restored. Plans are to use the 206 seat theatre for musical performances and other events. Information is available at 989-330-3868./font>
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