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Algoma
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 (Rockford)
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 (Lowell City)
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 (Sand Lake)
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 (Kentwood,
 E.Grand Rapids)
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Solon
 (Cedar Springs)
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Spencer
Tyrone
 (Casnovia,
 Kent City)
Vergennes
 (Alton Village)
Walker
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 (Grandville,
 Wyoming)

CITIES:
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Cedar Springs

algoma township

In 1849, the Township was named in honor of a steamship, which cruised on the Grand River between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven at that time. It is also purported to be named Algoma, which was a local Indian word meaning "Fields of Wild Roses".

Algoma Township Official Website:
www.algomatwp.org

Algoma Township Historical Society:
www.algomatwp.org/departments/historical_society/

For City of Rockford, click here.

 

 

 

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