Hart’s history is
mostly unwritten
The public archives hold just one old photo of Hart. The rest are in attics, shoeboxes and the historical society. Help start the collection.
The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Hart was named from its central position in the "heart" of Oceana County.
Hart was founded in 1856 by early pioneers including Nelson Grove. Hart Township was named after Wellington Hart.
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Timeline
built from the dates on the items belowStart Hart’s collection
The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Hart’s history is told.
1 of 10 decades since 1900 have photos 🔁Retake an old view301 South State Street, c. 1929: stand where they stood+15 📦Share a family photoSign in to add one+10Famous people from Hart
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Hart, decade by decade
1990s
1 historic place in Hart
Hart has 1 listing on the National Register, and they protect 37 historic buildings, because Hart Downtown Historic District alone counts 37.
Where they are
When they were listed
Then & now
No then-and-now pairs yet. Take a photo from the same spot as 301 South State Street (c. 1929) and it appears here side by side.
🔁 Retake this view · +15From Wikimedia Commons (8) and the National Register (1). Images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.