Algoma (/ælˈɡoʊmə/ al-GOH-mə)[5] is a city in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States.

The Ahnapee settlement, which eventually became known as Algoma, was founded in 1834 by Joseph McCormick of Manitowoc.

In 1851, Irish and English pioneers moved to the area and called the place Wolf River.

In 1859, the name of the town was changed from Wolf to Ahnapee[8] a corruption of the Chippewa anin api meaning "when".

In 1871, the town survived the Peshtigo Fire that swept from 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.

The railroad would connect Algoma with the rest of the nation's rail system for the 94 years.

[10] In 1897, the city was renamed Algoma,[11] a name which may have come from an Indian[clarification needed] term for "park of flowers".

[12] At that time the commercial fishing fleet located in Algoma was the largest on Lake Michigan.

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.

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.

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.