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Linden Mill Historical Society & Museum

Step back in time at the charming Linden Mills Historical Museum! Visitors can see historical treasures like the rare Beach Buggy carriage made at the Joe Beach Buggy Factory in Linden, hear sounds from a parlor phonograph, and marvel at the vintage items in the General Store. Old toys will delight the youngsters and a revered military display is of special interest to veterans. Our museum is handicap accessible. Hours are 1-4 pm on the 2nd & 4th Sunday, June through October.

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Linden Mills

The Linden Mills were a vital source of this village’s economic growth. The first mill, located on the land granted to Consider Warner, was used to cut lumber. From 1845-50 Seth Sadler and Samuel W. Warren, local residents, erected both a saw and grist mill. Operating along with the earlier facility, this complex was called the Linden Mills.

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Linden Historic District

Linden's origins can be traced to the 1830s, when settlers began erecting mills along the Shiawassee River. Other industries soon followed, as the city became a regional center for buggy and barrel manufacturing, cement production, and foundry work.

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