Highlighting Marshall County History. 1  Locks in Henry. 2  Henry Waterfront and Dock. 3  First National Bank of Lacon $50 Bill.  Wooden Bridge in 1  Henry. Bohm Hardware in Lacon.  Lacon Grain 1  Elevators. Loy's in 2  Lacon. Moonlight on the Illinois  River.
The town was founded in 1881 by businessmen from the Michigan Central Railroad. They were planning to extend their railroad from Gaylord, MI, approximately 35 miles south of Topinabee, to Mackinaw City, about 30 miles north of the town. They wanted a resort built on Mullett Lake for lodging during the lumber era. H.H. Pike built a hotel in 1881, it opened in 1882. The village grew from there.
Just east of the Big Lake is Lake Wentworth, home to one of Wolfeboroâs three public beaches, Albee Beach. To the north are the Squam Lakes, Little Squam and Big Squam, known to many as the beautiful setting for âOn Golden Pond.â To the west are Lake Winnisquam, Newfound Lake, and Lake Sunapee.