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The President's Whispers, the Story of the Port Austin's Garfield Inn
The 20th President of the United States, James Garfield, did not build or own this 1850s landmark Inn in Port Austin, Michigan.
Nestled in the village of Port Austin, the Garfield Inn has stood since the 1850s and played host to one of America’s presidents. Despite its name, James A. Garfield didn’t build or own the historic home—but he visited it often. The fascinating history of the Inn really resides with the family that built the house, Charles and Maria Learned.
This episode from End of the Road in Michigan digs into the real story behind the inn’s name, its early construction, and its role in the region’s past. Originally a private residence, the Garfield Inn has become a symbol of local heritage in Michigan’s Thumb. Hear how this iconic structure reflects the area’s early history and its ongoing preservation.
A production of Thumbwind Publications
Nestled in the village of Port Austin, the Garfield Inn has stood since the 1850s and played host to one of America’s presidents. Despite its name, James A. Garfield didn’t build or own the historic home—but he visited it often. The fascinating history of the Inn really resides with the family that built the house, Charles and Maria Learned.
This episode from End of the Road in Michigan digs into the real story behind the inn’s name, its early construction, and its role in the region’s past. Originally a private residence, the Garfield Inn has become a symbol of local heritage in Michigan’s Thumb. Hear how this iconic structure reflects the area’s early history and its ongoing preservation.
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The 20th President of the United States, James Garfield, did not build or own this 1850s landmark Inn in Port Austin, Michigan.
Nestled in the village of Port Austin, the Garfield Inn has stood since the 1850s and played host to one of America’s presidents. Despite its name, James A. Garfield didn’t build or own the historic home—but he visited it often. The fascinating history of the Inn really resides with the family that built the house, Charles and Maria Learned.
This episode from End of the Road in Michigan digs into the real story behind the inn’s name, its early construction, and its role in the region’s past. Originally a private residence, the Garfield Inn has become a symbol of local heritage in Michigan’s Thumb. Hear how this iconic structure reflects the area’s early history and its ongoing preservation.
A production of Thumbwind Publications
Nestled in the village of Port Austin, the Garfield Inn has stood since the 1850s and played host to one of America’s presidents. Despite its name, James A. Garfield didn’t build or own the historic home—but he visited it often. The fascinating history of the Inn really resides with the family that built the house, Charles and Maria Learned.
This episode from End of the Road in Michigan digs into the real story behind the inn’s name, its early construction, and its role in the region’s past. Originally a private residence, the Garfield Inn has become a symbol of local heritage in Michigan’s Thumb. Hear how this iconic structure reflects the area’s early history and its ongoing preservation.
A production of Thumbwind Publications
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