Melrose Township in Walloon Lake in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Walloon Lake
Hemingway's Michigan
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 13, 2026
1. Walloon Lake Marker
Throughout Ernest Hemingway's life, Walloon Lake remained a passionate memory. Six weeks old when first brought to the lake in 1899, Hemingway spent twenty-three summers visiting the family's Windemere cottage. His experiences hunting, fishing, and exploring the woods inspired several of his acclaimed Nick Adams stories; these capture young Nick's life, including contacts with local Indians. On September 3, 1921, Hemingway and his bride, Hadley Richardson, stayed at Windemere. Their arrival is depicted in the story "Wedding Day."
Erected 2021 by Michigan Hemingway Society. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Hemingway's Michigan series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1921.
Location. 45° 15.799′ N, 84° 56.002′ W. Marker is in Walloon Lake, Michigan, in Charlevoix County. It is in Melrose Township. It is on Michigan Route 75 half a mile west of U.S. 131, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Village Green Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, in the Grand Traverse Bay Region, and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hemingway on Walloon (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Walloon Lake (a few steps from this marker); Walloon By Boat (within shouting distance of this marker); Walloon Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Walloon Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Walloon Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Hemingway at Walloon Lake (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Chapelle Sisters (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walloon Lake.
Also see . . . Ernest Hemingway Cottage.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 13, 2026
2. Walloon Lake Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
