Mellen in Ashland County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jeanne D'Arc Willow

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 29, 2022

1. Jeanne d'arc Willow Marker

Inscription. This willow tree began as a spring from a tree taken from the grounds of the birth place of Jeanne D'Arc of Dormery, Haute Marne, France. In May 1919, sprigs of this willow we're sent a number of Americans Legion Posts by the University of Wisconsin. It was planted in Mellen in 1924. When sent to Wisconsin, these sprigs were accompanied by a letter from American general John "Black Jack" Pershing, which said in part. "Let us hope that to the school children of Wisconsin, these trees will typify by their strengths and stature, the life, force, and ideals of their fathers, the American Soldier. who crossed the ocean and gained victory in order that their children might be free." It was under these "willows," five centuries ago, that the "Maid of Orleans" heard the divine "voices" that were to send her on her glorious mission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1919.

Location. 46° 19.355′ N, 90° 39.625′ W. Marker is in Mellen, Wisconsin, in Ashland County. It is on State Highway 77 near Fayette Avenue. Touch for map. Marker

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is in this post office area: Mellen WI 54546, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the North Shore. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on Lake Superior’s South Shore Region.

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 the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Legend of Mellen (a few steps from this marker); The Vietnam Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Great Divide (approx. 9.6 miles away); Glidden State Bank (approx. 13.4 miles away); World's Largest White Pine Log (approx. 13½ miles away).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 29, 2022

2. Jeanne d'arc Willow Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 975 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.