Onsted, Michigan: Irish Hills Blarney Stone - Vague Recollections (Gone)
A boulder touted as the Blarney Stone was part of the Irish Hills tourist experience. Visitors would kiss it, as instructed by a large sign.
- Directions:
- Was along US Hwy 12.
- Hours:
- Gone
- Status:
- Gone
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While scanning some 35mm slides from the 1980s, we happened upon a couple of views of the Irish Hills Blarney Stone. A sign read "'COME' KISS THE BLARNEY STONE OF THE IRISH HILLS. FREE PARKING AT MYSTERY HILL." For our cameras, a passing lass offered a tender embrace with the ancient Emerald rock of luck.
Whether this landmark is still there, we have no idea. No tips, no evidence of active promotion. We're sure it was a real boulder, so perhaps the sign is gone, or just forgotten in the riot of signage for other Irish Hills entertainments.
And we still wonder why "COME" is in quotes.
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