Sauk City in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

August W. Derleth

Photographed By Keith L, July 27, 2007

1. August W. Derleth Marker

Inscription. Born February 24, 1909, in Sauk City, August Derleth lived virtually his entire life in his native Sac Prairie. He began writing at the age of thirteen and had over 150 books to his credit at the time of his death on July 4, 1971. Versatile as he was prolific, Derleth is best known for his regional literature that includes historical novels, biographies, short stories, journals and poetry. He lived his own life in the spirit of Thoreau and believed that life in Sac Prairie is a microcosm that mirrors universal truths.

August Derleth was also a noted editor, publisher and lecturer. In 1939 he founded Arkham House Publishers and saw it achieve an international reputation under his directorship. He was the recipient of many honors and awards including a Guggenhelm Fellowship and the Governor's Award for service to the creative arts.

Erected 1976 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 226.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1878.

Location. 43° 16.706′ N, 89° 43.16′ W. Marker is in Sauk City, Wisconsin

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, in Sauk County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Hemlock Street, on the left when traveling south on Water Street. Marker is located outside the August Derleth Society building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Water St, Sauk City WI 53583, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sauk City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Free Congregation of Sauk County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Culver's (approx. ¾ mile away); Wollersheim Winery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mazomanie Sand Barrens (approx. 2.3 miles away); Wisconsin Heights Battlefield (approx. 2.3 miles away); Battle of Wisconsin Heights (approx. 2.3 miles away); In Memory of Rev. Adalbert Inama, O. Praem. (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sauk City.

Also see . . . Fantastic Fiction. (Submitted on October 14, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.)

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 1, 2021

2. August W. Derleth Marker

The marker was moved down the road to in front of the August Derleth Center at 300 Water Street.

Photographed By Keith L, July 27, 2007

3. August W. Derleth Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,674 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on April 22, 2020, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on October 14, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on February 20, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on October 14, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.