FAQs
Vernors was invented by James Vernor in Detroit, Michigan. The story of how Vernors was invented has a few different variations, however.
Where is Amish town in Michigan? ›
The village of Calumet is located in Houghton County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This small community houses just under 750 residents, but don't let its size fool you. Calumet has played a massive role in Michigan's history.
Why is it called Ypsilanti Michigan? ›
They named it for the Greek patriot General Demetrius Ypsilanti, a heroic figure in the battle that the Greeks were fighting against Turkish tyranny - a struggle for freedom that many Americans likened to our own.
Is it legal to buy clones in Michigan? ›
Clone plants or seeds can legally be purchased from those with caregiver licenses under the Michigan Medical Marijuana statutes.
What is the oldest soft drink in America? ›
DR PEPPER IS THE OLDEST MAJOR SOFT DRINK IN AMERICA.
Originally made in Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas, the drink's unique flavor was a hit when it was first sold in 1885.
What is Michigan's signature drink? ›
Michigan: The hummer
Michigan's unequivocal signature drink is the hummer. Created by Jerome Adams in 1968 in Detroit at the Bayview Yacht Club, the hummer is made with white rum, Kahlua, and two scoops of vanilla ice cream, according to Punch Drink.
What is the difference between the Amish and the Mennonites? ›
Mennonites have embraced many aspects of contemporary life, including the use of motorized vehicles, electricity in their homes, and cell phones. In contrast, the Amish generally avoid such technologies, preferring to live a more traditional, plain lifestyle.
What is the largest Amish town in the United States? ›
Arriving in Lancaster County in the 1720s, the oldest and largest Amish community in the country is the Amish of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
What religion are the Amish in Michigan? ›
The Amish (/ˈɑːmɪʃ/; Pennsylvania German: Amisch; German: Amische), formally the Old Order Amish, are a group of traditionalist Anabaptist Christian church fellowships with Swiss and Alsatian origins.
What was Michigan originally called? ›
The name derives from a gallicized variant of the original Ojibwe word ᒥᓯᑲᒥ (mishigami), meaning "large water" or "large lake". Mich. Michigan consists of two peninsulas.
MICHIGAN.: From Algonquin word "Mishigamaw," meaning “big lake” or “great water,” deriving its name from the lake of the same name. Also said to be from "Michi" meaning "great" and "Gama" meaning “water.”
What did Eastern Michigan used to be called? ›
Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1849 by the state of Michigan, and opened in 1853 as Michigan State Normal School. Michigan State Normal School was the first in Michigan and the first normal school created outside the original 13 colonies.
How many plants can you legally have in Michigan? ›
Michigan marijuana law allows persons 21 years or older to cultivate a total of 12 plants within their residence at a time. However, there are a few stipulations: Plants must be kept in an enclosed, secure area that is not accessible to the public.
Can you make a mother plant from a clone? ›
You will be happy to learn that a clone can become a mother plant but it has to meet specific criteria.
How many clones can you get off one plant? ›
By cloning
One plant can typically yield 500-600 clones via this method over its life, and each is an exact copy of the mother (often called the mom) plant.
Is Vernors a Michigan company? ›
Today, Vernors is property of Keurig Dr Pepper of Burlington, Massachusetts, and Plano, Texas, and the flagship bottling plant serving Michigan is the Keurig Dr Pepper bottling plant in Holland, Michigan. In August 2022, Vernor's released a black cherry flavor, its first new flavor in more than 50 years.
What is the history of Vernors? ›
One of the nation's oldest soft drinks, Vernor's Ginger Ale was first served to the public in 1866. The drink was created by Detroiter James Vernor, a well-respected pharmacist with a reputation for meticulous care with his prescriptions.
Why are people in Michigan called Michiganders? ›
The Abraham Lincoln Connection
In 1848 on this exact day, May 29, then Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln used the term "Michigander" in a speech aimed at insulting Democratic Michigan Governor Lewis Cass, who was running for president.
Why are there so many Mexicans in Michigan? ›
In the 20th century the original Mexicans arriving in Detroit came from the central portion of Mexico. Mexicans moved to Detroit to get industrial jobs, including Henry Ford's $5 per day jobs. The community of Mexicantown, originally known as "La Bagley", was established to provide Mexican-oriented goods and services.