Algoma, Wisconsin
Algoma is a city of 3,228 people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, founded in 1834.
Why visit Algoma
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Algoma Pierhead Light, Algoma Lighthouse, Ahnapee Brewery and Art Dettman Fishing Shanty.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 53 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Algoma
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About Algoma
Algoma is a city in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,243 at the 2020 census. It is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Ahnapee River, 30 miles (48 km) east of Green Bay.
From the Wikipedia article Algoma, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Algoma Pierhead Light
Lighthouse · 0.9 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Ahnapee Brewery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
United States historic place in Algoma, Wisconsin
202 Clark Street, Algoma
Mo-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Art Dettman Fishing Shanty
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Fishing stage in Algoma, Wisconsin
Melvin W. and Mary Perry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Crescent Beach Boardwalk
Park · 0.5 mi
FREE Public Access Beach- 1/2 Mile long. Nice handicap accessible boardwalk, Unsupervised Swimming (water is cold), Sand Beach, Public...
1025 Lake Street, Algoma
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Sunrise Cove Marina
Marina and boat launch · 0.8 mi
70 Church Street, Algoma
Restaurants and cafes12
Captain's Galley Room
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
133 North Water Street, Algoma
Mo-Fr 07:00-13:00; Sa-Su 07:00-12:00; Fr 15:00-19:00
Northwater Bakery & Deli
Bakery · 0.8 mi
333 North Water Street, Algoma
Mo-Fr 05:00-17:00; Sa 05:00-13:00; Su 07:00-12:00
von Stiehl Winery
Brewery and winery · 0.7 mi
115 Navarino Street, Algoma
Jan-Apr: 10:00-16:00; May-Jun: 10:00-17:00; Jul-Aug: 09:00-17:30;...
Millie's Pub and Grub
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
518 4th Street, Algoma
Mo,Tu,Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Off the Hook Bar-n-Grill
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
205 Navarino Street, Algoma
Su 10:00-26:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-26:00
History
The Ahnapee settlement, which eventually became known as Algoma, was founded in 1834 by Joseph McCormick of Manitowoc. In 1851, Irish and English pioneers moved to the area and called the place Wolf River. The wolf was a legendary animal in stories told by the local Potawatomi Indians. (This animal eventually became the mascot of the Algoma High School.) In the Menominee language, the town is known as Ākem, meaning "snowshoe".
In the mid-19th century, immigrants from Germany, Bohemia, Scandinavia, and Belgium settled in the community. The earliest businesses consisted of a sawmill, a general store, and churches. In 1859, the name of the town was changed from Wolf to Ahnapee a corruption of the Chippewa anin api meaning "when". The town which surrounds Algoma still bears this name.
In 1871, the town survived the Peshtigo Fire that swept from Green Bay and destroyed thousands of acres of land. Local residents were prepared to escape from the fire, but torrential rains extinguished it just before it reached Ahnapee.
From the History section of Algoma, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship4
Algoma United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
804 Parker Avenue, Algoma
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Algoma
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 11°F | 1.4 in | 12.4 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 1.0 in | 12.6 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 22°F | 1.6 in | 8.1 in |
| Apr | 49°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 4.1 in |
| May | 61°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 29°F | 2.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 19°F | 1.6 in | 13.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Forestville-4E (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kewaunee County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-24: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Green Bay 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Bellevue 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Mishicot 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Suamico 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Allouez 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Howard 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Two Rivers 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Ashwaubenon 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- De Pere 33 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Marinette 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Algoma, WI, Chris Rand, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AhnapeeBreweryVonStiehlWineryAlgomaWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ArtDettmanFishingShantyAlgomaWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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