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.
Babine Lake Located just north of Topley on Hwy 118 (Topley Landing Road) is Babine Lake, the longest natural lake in British Columbia. Babine Lake is very remote, clean and offers endless angling opportunities throughout the entire length of about 117 km (110 miles) for Sockeye salmon, Kokanee, Char and Rainbow trout.nfortunately, W.F. Topley passed away in 1930 and was unable to photograph and visit the settlement. Hwy 16 Most of the businesses and local activity found in Topley is located on Hwy 16 going through town. Here you can find a couple of places to eat, the Country Grill and the Topley Cafe. cafÃ©