Algonac, Michigan
Algonac is a city of 4,139 people in St. Clair County, Michigan, founded in 1805.
Why visit Algonac
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Tashmoo Park, LeRoy Smith House and Algonac Harbour Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; February lows average 16°F.
Weather in Algonac
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Algonac
Algonac is a city in St. Clair County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,196 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Algonac, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Tashmoo Park
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Amusement park in Algonac, Michigan that existed from 1897 to 1951
Museums and landmarks6
LeRoy Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Algonac, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes12
Algonac Flaming Grill
Restaurant · American, Greek, Diner
1065 Saint Clair River Drive, Algonac
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00, Su 07:00-15:00
Catch 22 Bistro
Restaurant · Bistro, Seafood, Pasta, Steak House · 0.8 mi
2430 Pointe Tremble Road, Algonac
Su 12:00-21:00, Tu-Th 12:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Chef Lee's Bang Bang Cafe
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanese · 0.8 mi
2410 Pointe Tremble Road, Algonac
Th-Tu 11:00-20:30
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
1071 Saint Clair River Drive, Algonac
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00
No. ! China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
2610 Pointe Tremble Road, Algonac
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30, Su 12:00-21:30
Snoopy's Dog House
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
2010 Saint Clair River Drive, Algonac
Mo-Su 07:00-02:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
2656 Pointe Tremble Road, Algonac
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
800 Pointe Tremble Road, Algonac
Mo-We 08:00-24:00; Th-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00
History
Long occupied by Native American tribes, Algonac was settled in 1805 by European American John Martin, in the newly-organized Michigan Territory. The area had been known by French colonists, the first Europeans to settle here, as Pointe Du Chêne ("oak point", because of local trees). The later British colonists called it Manchester. In 1836, it was the fourth village laid out by Americans along the St. Clair River. Its present name was coined by Henry Schoolcraft and applied to the area in 1843.
Most settlement did not occur until the mid-19th century and later. In 1863, the small community was described as containing "a church, two or three saw-mills, a grist-mill, woollen factory, and about 700 inhabitants". It served as the center of a farming area. The economy was also based in lumbering, shipping, and trades associated with maritime activities on the Great Lakes.
The village of Algonac was within Clay Township, although the two municipalities are administered autonomously since Algonac incorporated as a city in 1967.
Algonac was the birthplace of Emily Helen Butterfield, an artist and the first woman to be licensed as an architect in Michigan. She was famous for innovations in church architecture. It was the home of Chris-Craft boat company, the maker of the first mass-produced speedboats. It was also the home of Gar Wood, the first great speed boat racer.
From the History section of Algonac, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church
Church · Anglican · 1.3 mi
123 Tecumseh Road
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare5
Walpole Island Health Centre
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1604 River Road, Walpole Island 46
Map of Algonac
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 60°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 58°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Algonac Wwtp (1 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
St. Clair County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Marine City 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- New Baltimore 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Mount Clemens 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- St. Clair Shores 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Roseville 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Fraser 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Grosse Pointe Woods 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Eastpointe 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Sterling Heights 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Warren 27 mi west, about 43 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
- Algonac MI, P199, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LeRoy Smith House, Notorious4life, CC BY-SA 3.0
- River flowing into Ontario Lake - panoramio, Jiaqian AirplaneFan, CC BY 3.0
- Russell Island Historical Plaque, Kurt hamel, CC0
- Perca flavescens 447339050, Fizzishin, CC BY 4.0
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