Historical Marker
Russell A. Alger
Historical marker location:
411 Elm Avenue, Munising, Michigan
( Memorial is at the intersection of Elm Avenue and East Chocolay Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Avenue.)
The name "Michigan" comes from the Ojibwe word "mishigamaa," which means "large water" or "large lake." This refers to Lake Michigan, which is one of the five Great Lakes that border the state.