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Education played an important role in the lives of early residents.  Photos of one-room schools, graduating classes, and diplomas serve as a reminder of students' academic struggles and accomplishments.  The teacher's desk, slates, and display case of school memorabilia offer a glimpse into the past.

 Prior to cars, trucks, and airplanes, the predominant form of transportation was the railroad.  Otsego County was served by twelve railroad companies over the years including: Antrim Iron Railroad, BCG&A, Detroit and Mackinaw, Detroit and Charlevoix, Grand Rapids and Indiana, Hanson Land Co., Kneeland Bigelow Co., Michigan Central , Stephen Lumber Co., and Yuill Brothers Lumber Company.


The military display highlights the involvement of country servicemen in World War II, with the focus on Ralph Holewinski, decorated for his heroic acts during the battle of Wake Island, in the South Pacific.

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Otsego County
Historical Society

320 W. Main St.
Gaylord, Michigan

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1223
Gaylord, MI  49734

(989) 732-4568
OCHSmuseum@charter.net

 

Museum hours: June 1 - Labor Day: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm., September 7 - October 27:  Thurs, Fri, Sat from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.,
October 28 - May 31: Closed for the season.  Open by appointment only, please call.


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