Where the Cold Rewrote State History Nestled in the heart of Otsego County, Vanderbilt is a quaint village with a big claim to fame. While its 2020 population of just 498 might suggest a sleepy town, Vanderbilt is anything but ordinary. It was here, on February 9, 1934, that Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature: a bone-chilling −51°F (−46°C). Let’s take a closer look at the fascinating history behind this frosty feat and the town that holds the title. A Snapshot of Vanderbilt’s History Vanderbilt’s story began in 1875 when the Michigan Central Railroad planned to extend north from Gaylord…. Read More »