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Shepherd
Liner notes
A lively folk song about Shepherd, Michigan, celebrating the sweet sap flowing along the Salt River. The lyrics tell of the annual Maple Syrup Festival, where the whole village gathers near the old Powerhouse and Little Red Schoolhouse. Acoustic guitars and a steady, upbeat rhythm capture the warmth of this Isabella County community, honoring its resilience since the fire of 1887.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-05
Streets and places
- Maple Street
- Hall Street
Other
- Population of 1,469 at the 2020 census
Geography
- Located in Isabella County
- Situated along the Salt River
- Within Coe Township
Culture
- Hosts the annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival since 1958
- Shepherd Area Historical Society preserves local history
Architecture and visuals
- Historic powerhouse building
- Little red schoolhouse
Landmarks
- Shepherd Powerhouse Museum
- Little Red Schoolhouse Museum
History
- First settled by lumberman Isaac Shepherd
- Given a post office named Salt River in 1857
- Platted in 1866
- Most of the community was destroyed by a fire in 1887 but soon rebuilt
- Incorporated as a village in 1889
Businesses and industry
- Historically a lumber and railroad town
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-05
Streets and places
- Maple Street
- Hall Street
Other
- Maple trees
Geography
- Salt River
Culture
- Maple Syrup Festival exhibits
Architecture and visuals
- Old Shepherd Powerhouse Building
- Little Red Schoolhouse
Landmarks
- Shepherd Powerhouse Museum
- Little Red Schoolhouse Museum
History
- Rebuilt after 1887 fire
Businesses and industry
- Former railroad station area
Research sources
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