Alpena, County seat on Thunder Bay, Lake Huron, Michigan, United States
The downtown district of Alpena extends along Thunder Bay River, featuring commercial buildings and waterfront parks connected by riverside walkways.
The first European settler, W.F. Cullings, arrived in 1835 as a fisherman, establishing a presence in an area previously inhabited by Ojibwe people.
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center exhibits artifacts from the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, displaying the maritime legacy of Lake Huron.
The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects 116 shipwrecks, making it a destination for underwater archaeology and recreational diving enthusiasts.
The Lafarge-Holcim cement plant in Alpena operates as one of the largest cement manufacturing facilities in the Great Lakes region.
Location: Alpena County
Inception: 1840
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Website: http://alpena.mi.us
GPS coordinates: 45.06167,-83.43278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
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