Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William W. Cook
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
1. William W. Cook Marker
Inscription.
William W. Cook. . For thirty-three years this was the home of William Wallace Cook, prolific writer of dime novels. Heroes such as Frank Merriwell, Nick Carter, and Buffalo Bill were his speciality. Employed by Street and Smith serial publishers, Cook’s problems in turning out quantities of material on a tight schedule were described in the autobiographical account, The Fiction Factory. He later systematized his writing technique in Plotto, A New Method of Creative Fiction. Born in Marshall in 1867, Cook returned in 1900 and resided here until his death in 1933.
For thirty-three years this was the home of William Wallace Cook, prolific writer of dime novels. Heroes such as Frank Merriwell, Nick Carter, and Buffalo Bill were his speciality. Employed by Street and Smith serial publishers, Cook’s problems in turning out quantities of material on a tight schedule were described in the autobiographical account, The Fiction Factory. He later systematized his writing technique in Plotto, A New Method of Creative Fiction. Born in Marshall in 1867, Cook returned in 1900 and resided here until his death in 1933.
Erected 1973 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0218.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 16.82′ N, 84° 58.048′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on 603 North Kalamazoo Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Hobalt Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hobart Street (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brewer Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
