Grant Water Tower, 135 S. Maple St, Grant, MI

The water tower and railroad depot were built in 1891. The tower is among the last, or the last, of the original wooden water towers in Michigan (data is unclear).

There's an old caboose situated near by and I couldn't find any information on it other than it is owned by the City of Grant.

On the other side of the tracks is the Chittenden Elevator Company.

Train service stopped in 1966 and the railroad depot was turned into a restaurant in 1979, which is still operating today. It was closed on the day of our visit so we'll make a return trip soon.

The water tower was moved from the original location 128 feet east to its current site. Made of cypress and pine, it stands as a testament to days gone by.

Lake Odessa, Michigan: Established 1887 ~ Visited 2021

This beautiful railroad depot was built in 1888 and used until 1971. The local historical society purchased it in 1987, moved it, and turned it into a museum. It is one of the more distinctive depots you will find in Michigan.

Supposedly the museum contains artifacts from a POW camp established in Lake Odessa during World War II and we will return to see those when the museum re-opens.

Also on the grounds is a Grand Trunk Western caboose sitting on the only railroad tracks the town/historical society saw fit to move.

This tiny church we happened by is not old by railroad depot standards but it is a unique building that was built in memory of Vietnam veterans.

The last thing we found of special interest in Lake Odessa was this quirky lighthouse on Lake Jordan. It was built in the 1940s and now is part of a private residence.

Here's to finding the historic, unique, and quirky places in Michigan!