The Story of the Schooner Algonquin
In 1843 a town meeting was held and the town now known as Algonquin changed its name from Cornish Ferry to Osceola. But it was discovered another town in Illinois had chosen its name as Osceola before Algoqnuin petitioned the courts. The name of the town was left to Mr. Edwards, largest land owner to name the town. He chose Algonquin which was the name of the the boat he owned or worked as a sailor. The schooner Algonquin was named after the Indian Confederation.
1835 - 1838 Years before Schooner Algonquin
1839 - 1841 Building the Schooner Algongquin
......................and Struggle to reach Lake Superior
1842 - 1844 Schooner Algonquin during the
.....................Great Copper Rush in Upper Michigan
1845 - 1852 Schooner Algonquin, largest
.......................sailing Vessel on Lake Superior
1853 - 1856 Building of the Soo Locks and
.....................the beginning of the end for the Algonquin
Schooner Algonquin
Displayed at Superior Public Library in Wisconsin by famous artisit Carl Gawboy
1857 - Now Final resting place for schooner Algonquin
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