Alcona County, County administration in Michigan, United States.
The county extends over 1,791 square miles, with 675 square miles of land and 1,116 square miles of water along Lake Huron.
Created in 1840 as Negwegon County after a Chippewa chief, the territory received its current name in 1843, derived from a term meaning excellent plain.
The county maintains strong connections to its Native American and European settler heritage through seasonal festivals and community gatherings throughout the year.
Alcona County provides public services through three school districts, local courts, and social programs managed by the board of commissioners.
The county stands as the first alphabetically among Michigan's 83 counties, displaying this distinction on its official flag with First of 83.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1840
Capital city: Harrisville
Shares border with: Alpena County, Iosco County, Ogemaw County, Oscoda County, Montmorency County
Website: http://alconacountymi.com
GPS coordinates: 44.71000,-83.27000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:18
Lumberman's Monument
41.5 km
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
32.7 km
Sturgeon Point Light
176 m
Tawas Point State Park
52.5 km
Harrisville State Park
7.2 km
Tawas Point Light
52.8 km
Negwegon State Park
16.9 km
Rockport State Recreation Area
55.4 km
Alpena Light
40.8 km
Alabaster Historic District
62.9 km
Five Channels Dam
42.9 km
Thunder Bay Island Light
36.9 km
Temple Beth El
41 km
Alpena County Courthouse
42.1 km
Middle Island Light
53.9 km
Oscoda County Courthouse
68.3 km
Leer Lutheran Church
64.8 km
Katherine V.
43.7 km
Bingham School
41.5 km
Dinosaur Gardens
26.6 km
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
42 km
White Pine National
19.9 km
Wurtsmith Air Museum
28.8 km
CoopersVille USA
85.8 km
Au Sable National Scenic River
55.8 km
Kiwanis Monument
42.2 km
Second Avenue Bridge
41.4 km
Rollways Campground and Day Use Area
48.7 kmReviews
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