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Aloha, Michigan

Aloha is in Cheboygan County.

About Aloha, Michigan

History of Aloha

• The settlement formed around mill owner James B. Patterson's sawmill and the F. Hout general store.
• The name comes from Hawaii: Patterson had visited the Hawaiian islands and chose the name for the settlement.
• A post office opened December 17, 1903 with Lillian Hout as first postmaster, and closed October 12, 1942.

Landmarks and Places in Aloha

• Mullett Lake, whose east shore forms the township's western edge; the lake is part of Michigan's Inland Waterway.
• The North Eastern State Trail, which follows the former Detroit and Mackinac Railway corridor and borders Aloha State Park.

The Aloha Economy

• The original economy was lumber milling, centered on James B. Patterson's sawmill, with the F. Hout general store serving it.
• Present-day activity is seasonal lakeshore recreation tied to Aloha State Park and Mullett Lake.

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