Editing Algoma, Wisconsin

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| name               = Algoma, Wisconsin
| settlement_type    = [[City]]
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| subdivision_name2  = [[Kewaunee County, Wisconsin|Kewaunee]]

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| population_total   = 3243
| population_density_km2 = 479.07
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| postal_code        = 54201
| area_code          = [[Area code 920|920]]
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'''Algoma''' ({{IPAc-en|æ|l|ˈ|g|oʊ|m|ə}} {{respell|al|GOH|mə}})<ref>[http://www.misspronouncer.com/ MissPronouncer.com: A HALFWAY DECENT AUDIO PRONUNCIATION GUIDE FOR WISCONSIN]</ref> is a city in [[Kewaunee County, Wisconsin]], United States. The population was 3,243 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. Algoma is part of the [[Green Bay metropolitan area]].

==History==
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The Ahnapee settlement, which eventually became known as Algoma, was founded in 1834 by Joseph McCormick of [[Manitowoc, Wisconsin|Manitowoc]]. In 1851, [[Ireland|Irish]] and [[England|English]] pioneers moved to the area and called the place ''Wolf River''.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The History of the Belgian Settlements in Door, Kewaunee and Brown Counties|last=Tlachac|first=Math S.|publisher=Peninsula Belgian-American Club|year=2007|location=Namur, Wisconsin|pages=18}}</ref> The wolf was a legendary animal in stories told by the local [[Potawatomi]] Indians. (This animal eventually became the mascot of the [[Algoma School District|Algoma High School]].) In the [[Menominee language]], the town is known as {{lang|mez|Ākem}}, meaning "snowshoe".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www4.uwsp.edu/museum/menomineeClans/places/chart.aspx|title=Menominee Place Names in Wisconsin|last=Hoffman|first=Mike|website=The Menominee Clans Story|access-date=2018-10-05}}</ref>

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''<ref>"Ahnapee, Town of." ''Dictionary of Wisconsin History'', http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=6581 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611154340/http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=6581 |date=June 11, 2011 }}</ref> a [[corruption (linguistics)|corruption]] of the [[Chippewa language|Chippewa]] {{lang|ciw|anin api}} meaning "when".<ref>{{citation|last=Verwyst|first=Chrysostom|title=Geographical names in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, having Chipewa origin|url=https://content.wisconsinhistory.org/digital/collection/whc/id/7169}}</ref> [[Ahnapee, Wisconsin|The town which surrounds Algoma]] still bears this name.

In 1871, the town survived the [[Peshtigo Fire]] that swept from [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|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.

Growth and development in Ahnapee was greatly advanced in 1892 with the arrival of the [[Ahnapee and Western Railway]], which connected the coastal town with the [[Kewaunee, Green Bay and Western Railroad|Kewaunee Green Bay and Western Railroad]] at [[Casco Junction, Wisconsin|Casco Junction]]. The railroad would connect Algoma with the rest of the nation's rail system for the 94 years. Several factories were built in Ahnapee as a result of the railroad's arrival, including the Ahnapee Seating & Veneer Company. This industry would change owners and names through the years, and operated until 2017 when it closed its doors.

Ahnapee incorporated as a city on February 23, 1879.<ref>Laws of Wisconsin of 1879, Chapter 120</ref> In 1897, the city was renamed ''Algoma'',<ref>1929 Wisconsin Blue Book p. 627-629, http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.WIBlueBk1929</ref> a name which may have come from an Indian{{clarify|reason="Indian" is not a language. This text should specify the actual language of origin|date=January 2024}} term for "park of flowers".{{cn|date=January 2024}} (See also [[Algoma (word)]]). The name was changed by action of the Wisconsin state legislature. As a result, the local newspaper also changed its name from the ''Ahnapee Record'' to the ''Algoma Record''.<ref>[http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024885 Library of Congress] Some sources have the name change taking place in 1879. (See, e.g., [http://www.algoma.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=27 The Algoma Chamber of Commerce] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426063233/http://www.algoma.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=27 |date=2009-04-26 }})</ref> At that time the commercial fishing fleet located in Algoma was the largest on Lake Michigan. Sport fishing is still a major tourist attraction today.

In 2020, Algoma was awarded the [[All-America City Award]] for its plan to counter long-running [[brain drain]], which included a student mentoring program, student vocational opportunities, and a community wellness and fitness center.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clough |first1=Christopher |title=Algoma named an All-America City for the Live Algoma community wellness initiative |url=https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/kewaunee-county/2020/08/25/algoma-named-all-america-city-its-community-wellness-initiative/3437607001/ |website=Green Bay Press-Gazette |publisher=Gannett |access-date=October 8, 2020 |date=August 25, 2020}}</ref>

==Geography==
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Algoma is located at {{coord|44.608226|-87.442342|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (44.608226, -87.442342),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> along [[Lake Michigan]] at the mouth of the [[Ahnapee River]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|2.47|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-11-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Transportation===
* [[Image:WIS 42.svg|31px]] [[WIS 42]] Northbound travels to [[Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin|Sturgeon Bay]]. South it continues into [[Kewaunee, Wisconsin|Kewaunee]].
* [[Image:WIS 54.svg|25px]] [[WIS 54]] connects with [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]] westbound.
* The [[Ahnapee State Trail]], partly coinciding with the [[Ice Age Trail]], connects Algoma with Forestville to the north. The Ice Age trail continues to Kewaunee,<ref>[https://arcg.is/141r9u Interactive map of the trail through Algoma]</ref> but the Ahnapee Trail connects Algoma to [[Casco, Wisconsin|Casco]].<ref>[https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ahnapee/pdfs/trailmapdcparks.pdf Ahnapee State Trail map] (pdf)</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1880 = 948
| 1890 = 1015
| 1900 = 1738
| 1910 = 2082
| 1920 = 1911
| 1930 = 2202
| 1940 = 2652
| 1950 = 3384
| 1960 = 3855
| 1970 = 4023
| 1980 = 3656
| 1990 = 3353
| 2000 = 3357
| 2010 = 3167
| 2020 = 3243
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 3,167 people, 1,406 households, and 862 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1282.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,702 housing units at an average density of {{convert|689.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 1,406 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 44.6 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]],<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000 there were 3,357 people, 1,493 households, and 900 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,374.9 people per square mile (531.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,632 housing units at an average density of 668.4 per square mile (258.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.09% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.30% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.06% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.51% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 1,493 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,029, and the median income for a family was $46,552. Males had a median income of $30,349 versus $22,650 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,043. About 3.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Culture==
[[File:Annual Car Show in downtown Algoma, WI.jpg|thumb|The 2019 Car Show in downtown Algoma]]
Every year since 2000, the annual Algoma Car Show is held in the downtown area, featuring classic cars and trucks. The 2019 event was held on June 22.<ref>https://visitalgomawi.com/events/united-states/wisconsin/algoma/community-events/17th-annual-main-street-car-show-2/, Algoma Car Show, 2019</ref>

Shanty Days is an annual celebration held the second weekend of August. There are ethnic foods, [[music]], and [[beer]]. Features also include an arts and crafts show, a used-book sale, a [[parade]], a 5k run/walk, wine tasting, fireworks and a street fair.<ref>http://www.algoma.org/shanty-days/index.html Shanty days at Algoma.org</ref>

The Concerts in the Park Series takes place in July and August in Heritage Park.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.algoma.org/calendar/index.html |title=Algoma Chamber of Commerce |access-date=2008-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080918232102/http://www.algoma.org/calendar/index.html |archive-date=2008-09-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The concerts are sponsored by the city of Algoma and local businesses.

Soar on the Shore Kite and Beach Festival is held annually on the third full weekend of August. Soar on the Shore is a free family fun event with professional kiters, crafts, and other activities for children.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soar on the Shore – Algoma, WI |url=https://visitalgomawi.com/soar/ |access-date=2023-05-23 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Harris Burgoyne]], former mayor of [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]] (buried in Algoma)
* [[Richard W. Fellows]], [[U.S. Air Force]] Brigadier General
* [[Lawrence Johnson (Wisconsin politician)|Lawrence Johnson]], Wisconsin State Representative
* [[Maynard T. Parker]], Wisconsin State Assemblyperson and jurist
* [[M. W. Perry]], Wisconsin State Senator 
* [[Mark Francis Schmitt]], [[Roman Catholic]] Bishop
* [[Albert D. Shimek]], Wisconsin State Representative
* [[De Wayne Stebbins]], Wisconsin State Senator

==Images==
{{gallery|mode=packed|align=center|width=135|height=135
|Image:Algoma Pierhead 2015.12.jpg|[[Algoma Light]]
|File:Crescent Beach Boardwalk, Algoma, Wisconsin.jpg|Crescent Beach boardwalk
|File:Welcome to Algoma, Wisconsin.jpg|Welcome sign
|Image:AlgomaWisconsin.jpg|Visitor information center
|Image:WIS54EastTerminus.jpg|[[Highway 42 (Wisconsin)|Highway 42]] at [[Highway 54 (Wisconsin)|Highway 54]]
|Image:AlgomaWisconsin2.jpg|Looking over [[Lake Michigan]] at part of Algoma
|File:AlgomaWisconsinDowntown1WIS42.jpg|Downtown Algoma on WIS 42
|File:Algoma Wisconsin Public Library.jpg|Public library
|File:AhnapeeBreweryVonStiehlWineryAlgomaWisconsin.jpg|[[Ahnapee Brewery]]
|File:Algoma, WI.jpg|Aerial view taken on February 22, 2015
|File:ArtDettmanFishingShantyAlgomaWisconsin.jpg|[[Art Dettman Fishing Shanty]]
|File:Gfp-Wisconsin-algoma-dusk-in-the-harbor.jpg|Harbor at dusk, with the Art Dettman Fishing Shanty on the right
|File:Gfp-Wisconsin-algoma-harbor-at-dusk.jpg|Sunrise Cove Marina
|File:Gfp-wisconsin-algoma-red-sunset-over-the-harbor.jpg|Sunset
}}

==See also==
*[[Algoma Foundry and Machine Company]]
*[[Algoma High School]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Algoma, Wisconsin}}
* [http://www.algomacity.org/ City of Algoma]
* [http://www.algoma.org/ Algoma Chamber of Commerce]
* Sanborn fire insurance maps: [http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/3173 1894] [http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/3191 1900] [http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/maps/id/3191 1909]
 
{{Adjacent communities|title=Adjacent communities near Algoma, Wisconsin|Northwest=[[File:WIS 42.svg|25px|link=WIS 42]] [[Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin|Sturgeon Bay]], [[Forestville, Wisconsin|Forestville]]|West=[[File:WIS 54.svg|25px|link=WIS 54]] [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]], [[Luxemburg, Wisconsin|Luxemburg]]|South=[[File:WIS 42.svg|25px|link=WIS 42]] [[Manitowoc, Wisconsin|Manitowoc]], [[Kewaunee, Wisconsin|Kewaunee]]|Center=Algoma}}

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