December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: Dexter History

Doug Marrin

Tunnel Discovery at Dexter Fire Station Sparks Mystery

Tunnel Discovery at Dexter Fire Station Sparks Mystery

A mysterious tunnel uncovered during the demolition of Dexter’s fire station has residents speculating about its origins. Photo by Steve Wells Note: Thank you to the contributor for their post and all who commented for making this an enjoyable and entertaining post on the Friends of Dexter Facebook page. A Mysterious Find During Demolition When ...

Doug Marrin

Historic Gordon Hall in Dexter Receives Preservation Grant

Historic Gordon Hall in Dexter Receives Preservation Grant

The Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) has been awarded a grant to support the rehabilitation of Gordon Hall, a historic landmark in Dexter. The grant is part of a $250,000 funding package distributed by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to seven Michigan communities. The grant comes from the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)-Certified Local ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter’s Time-Traveling Treasure Hunt: A Tale of Two Capsules

Dexter’s Time-Traveling Treasure Hunt: A Tale of Two Capsules

In a twist that could rival any treasure hunt, Dexter, Michigan, has once again buried a piece of its present for future generations to discover. On the balmy evening of Friday, June 21, 2024, the Dexter Area Historical Society laid to rest a new time capsule, set to be unearthed in 2074 during the city’s ...