Alger, Michigan facts for kids
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Alger, Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Arenac |
| Township | Moffatt |
| Settled | 1883 |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48610
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| GNIS feature ID | 619941 |
Alger (/ˌældʒər/ AL-jər) is a small, unincorporated community in Arenac County, Michigan. An unincorporated community means it's a place with people living there, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Alger is part of Moffatt Township. Even though it doesn't have official borders or population numbers, Alger has its own post office with the 48610 ZIP Code.
History of Alger
Alger began in 1883. It started as a station where two important train lines met. These were the Michigan Central and the Detroit, Bay City & Alpena railroads. A post office opened in Alger on March 7, 1884.
The community was officially planned out in 1884. This planning was done by John Stoughton Newberry and Russell A. Alger. The community was named after Russell A. Alger. He later became the 20th Governor of Michigan, which is the top leader of the state.
Where is Alger?
Alger is located in the northwest part of Arenac County. It is within Moffatt Township. This area is in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Roads Near Alger
I-75 is a major highway that runs north and south. It's a freeway, meaning it has limited entry and exit points for faster travel. This freeway passes just west of Alger.
M-33 is a state highway that also runs north and south. Its southern end is right at I-75, a short distance northwest of Alger.
