Chapleau in Sudbury District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Louis Hémon 1880-1913

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 11, 2017

1. Louis Hémon 1880-1913 Marker

Inscription.
The author of "Maria Chapdelaine", Hémon was born at Brest, France. He immigrated to Canada in 1911 and spent about eight months in the Lac St. Jean region of Quebec. While working on a farm near Péribonka, he wrote this well known novel, a story of habitant pioneer life, which won widespread recognition. Acclaimed by literary critics in France, it was translated into English and many other languages. The French and English versions sold over a million copies. Though "Maria Chapdelaine" created much controversy, it has been one of the most widely read books written on French Canada. Killed by a train near Chapleau, Hémon is buried in a local cemetery.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 47° 50.458′ N, 83° 24.21′ W. Marker is in Chapleau, Ontario, in Sudbury District.

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It is at the intersection of Monk Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Monk Street. Marker is located in Centennial Park, in the shadow of steam engine #5433. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 94 Monk St, Chapleau ON P0M 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northeastern Ontario

and specifically in Northern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Great North Woods,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Louis Hémon. (Submitted on August 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of Louis Hémon 1880-1913 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 11, 2017

2. Wideview of Louis Hémon 1880-1913 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of Louis Hémon gravestone in Roman Catholic cemetery; • A photo of two (2) other monuments dedicated to Louis Hémon in Centennial Park. • Can you help?