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The city of Algonac, with its web of
waterways was known as the "Venice of
Michigan" around the turn of the
century. The 1.5 square mile city has a
population of about 4,600. Algonac is
also known as the water speed capital of
the world, a tribute to the days of
Chris Smith and Gar Wood, who made speed
boat history here. There is ferry
service from downtown Algonac to Walpole
and Russell islands in the St. Clair
River.
Demographics
Officials:
City Hall: 805 St. Clair River
Drive. - 810-794-9361.
Businesses: Two major grocery
stores and assorted other shops.
Library: Algonac / Clay Township
Library - 2011 St. Clair River Drive
Shopping: Two primary shopping
areas are in the city. Both have major
grocery stores and assorted other shops.
About a hundred members belong to the
Greater Algonac Chamber of Commerce.
Museum: Algonac Historical Museum
is located on the Saint Clair River in a
historical building at 1240 Saint Clair
River drive.
Parks: Riverfront Park, along
the St. Clair River has space to fish,
picnic, or watch the ships from many
lands pass by. There is also an access
site for boaters to launch their boats.
Big Events: Pickerel Tournament
4th of July weekend, concerts in the
park during the summer, Algonac Art Show
is Labor Day Weekend.
Schools: One high school, a
middle school, five elementary schools.
The students come from Clay,
Cottrellville and Ira. There is one
elementary school on Harsen's Island.
Enrollment about 2,500.
More
Algonac Website
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