Ghost towns are found in Michigan, with some buried under sand, believed to be cursed, or underwater. Two lost communities, Rawsonville and the Village of Kensington, were located along the Huron River. Rawsonville was founded in the early 1800s and renamed in 1836, flourishing during the Civil War with various industries and businesses.
The town's population peaked, surpassing that of other nearby areas, and it was able to ship goods using the river. However, its success was impacted by the expansion of Michigan's railroad network after the Civil War.
Further details about these ghost towns and their history are available from the source, providing more insight into their rise and decline.
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