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Durand, Michigan 48429
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Durand is located in southeast Shiawassee County at the junction of M-71
and Interstate 69. In 1876, it was named after George H. Durand, then US
Congressman from the 6th District. It was incorporated as a village in
1887 and later as a city in 1932. This community developed its diverse
economy around the railroad, being situated at the cross sections of two
very busy lines, complete with a Victorian style depot built by the
Grand Trunk at the turn of the century. The depot still operates a
ticket window for Amtrack passenger service and houses a railroad
museum. The city park also displays a "vintage" loco and tender,
complete with an old fashioned banjo signal announcing its presence.
Photos courtesy of: Ken Huisjen |
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