Haynes Township in Harrisville in Alcona County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Town of Alcona
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 22, 2023
1. Town of Alcona Marker
Inscription.
Town of Alcona. . William Hill established a fishing station in this area. known as "the Cove." circa 1853. Early residents were fishermen who netted the once abundant schools of herring. whitefish and perch. Johnson, Haynes and Co. began lumbering the area soon after the Civil War. Platted in 1880, but never incorporated, Alcona became a bustling lumber town with a number of sawmills, three hotels, a narrow gauge railroad and a freight dock. The dock was a popular stop for Great Lakes steamships carrying lumber, salted fish and passengers along the shores of Lake Huron. In August 1880 residents witnessed the flery destruction of the steamship Marine City. Townspeople generously offered refuge to the survivors. As the century ended, with the forests cleared and the fish gone, this once bustling town faded into oblivion.
William Hill established a fishing
station in this area. known as "the
Cove." circa 1853. Early residents
were fishermen who netted the once
abundant schools of herring.
whitefish and perch. Johnson, Haynes
and Co. began lumbering the area
soon after the Civil War. Platted in
1880, but never incorporated, Alcona
became a bustling lumber town with a
number of sawmills, three hotels, a
narrow gauge railroad and a freight
dock. The dock was a popular stop
for Great Lakes steamships carrying
lumber, salted fish and passengers
along the shores of Lake Huron. In
August 1880 residents witnessed the
flery destruction of the steamship
Marine City. Townspeople generously
offered refuge to the survivors. As
the century ended, with the forests
cleared and the fish gone, this once
bustling town faded into oblivion.
Erected 2011 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L2223.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1880.
Location. 44° 45.276′ N, 83° 17.999′ W. Marker is in Harrisville, Michigan, in Alcona County. It is in Haynes Township. Marker is at the intersection of Dune Lane and Alcona Road on Dune Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisville MI 48740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
