While a letter to President Lincoln from a number of Port Huron residents—concerning someone that never lived there—may not relate to the cause of historic preservation in the city, it’s a little historical tidbit that probably not too many residents know about (genealogists might find it quite useful). The letter was a show of support for promotion of a certain German-born citizen, Franz Sigel. After the beginning of the Civil War, President Lincoln looked for German-Americans who could rally support for the North’s cause amongst other German immigrants. Apparently, the large German population in Port Huron was familiar with Franz.
Port Huron Area History & Preservation 