Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Algomah

— Mackinaw City Historical Pathway —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 2, 2024

1. The Algomah Marker

Inscription. Built in 1881, the steamer Algomah served the Straits of Mackinac as a rail and passenger ferry until she was replaced in 1888. She continued to serve as a passenger transport to Mackinac Island under the steady hand of Captain “Cap” William H. Shepler until her retirement in 1936.

In 1945, Cap Shepler founded Shepler’s ferry service. The ferry service remained in Shepler family hands until 2022.

In December of 1944, the Algomah was sunk off the end of Central Ave. and used as the foundation for the Shepler Ferry dock. There she still resides. A new, similar-looking boat, the Algomah II, was added to the fleet of Straits boats in 1936.

Erected 2024.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 45° 46.871′ N, 84° 43.518′ W. Marker is in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. It is on South Huron Avenue just south of East Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 S Huron Ave, Cheboygan MI 49721, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula,

on the Straits of Mackinac,

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shepler's Ferry (here, next to this marker); Mackinaw City (a few steps from this marker); Guardian Spirit (a few steps from this marker); Mackinaw's Civil War Dahlgren Cannons (a few steps from this marker); Iron Horse (a few steps from this marker); Mackinaw, Mackinac or Michilimackinac? (a few steps from this marker); Chief Wawatam (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackinaw City Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Algomah (has been replaced with this marker); Mackinaw's Civil War Cannons (was a few steps from this marker but

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 2, 2024

2. The Algomah Marker

has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Mackinaw, Mackinac or Michilimackinac? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. This interpretive panel is illustrated with four photographs. Click on the image to zoom in so you can examine the photographs.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.