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Before it became Jackson Crossing, Jackson’s mall at US-127 and I-94 was Paka Plaza, and many locals still call it that.

Lasting longer than most venues of its type, the hotel burned in 1964, the pavilion demolished in 1984. Here's how it looked all those years ago...

This historic farm site in Jackson County was also used as a summer camp and Bed & Breakfast. Here are details on the 1868 Gordon Hitt Farmstead at Clark Lake...

Now incorporating a "strange oddity" exhibit, the Irish Hills' "Mystery Hill" has lasted 3/4 of a century, the longest of all other area attractions...

Never married and living in the house for 86 years, the Mann Sisters quietly left their house and belongings to the public. Here are some details...

Peoples Bank in Jackson stood its ground from 1917 until it merged in 1929. Through a few changes, the structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places...

Jackson County welcomed Josh and Jase with a pace-car ride at MIS and a special Monday opening at Virginia Coney Island.

Renovated - but seemingly untouched - is America's oldest, still-running train depot, located in Jackson. Here are a Baker's Dozen of vintage photos that go back way over 100 years!

Jackson’s proposed ordinance would regulate excess belongings and tents in public areas while the downtown encampment remains highly visible.

Some people remember Fantasy Land, others don't. Further east of the Irish Hills, it was easy to overlook. Now see what you might have missed...