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Historic Sites Attractions In Gagetown

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Gagetown is a village in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 388 at the 2010 census. It is located in the northeastern corner of Elmwood Township. Gagetown is northeast of the Saginaw metropolitan area as well as the village of Caro.
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  • 1. Thumb Octagon Barn Gagetown
    The Thumb Octagon Barn is an historic and unique barn located outside Gagetown, Michigan. It was built in 1924 by local businessman James Purdy who hired local builders George and John Munro to construct the barn. Purdy was inspired to build the unique barn when he saw similar barns in Iowa. Purdy sold his farm in 1942. It went through several owners until the last private owner lost it in foreclosure proceedings in 1990.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources bought the property from the bank in 1991 to be incorporated into the adjacent Gagetown State Game Area. The farm buildings including the octagon barn had fallen into disrepair and was in danger of demolition. Local citizens banded together and organized the first Octagon Barn Festival in 1994 to raise funds to repair the barn. ...
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