Hamlin Lake Preservation Society
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Hamlin Lake
Hamlin Lake is
a beautiful double inland lake, fifteen miles long, situated in
Michigan, Mason County, Hamlin Township, Big Sauble Point.
The prevailing southwest winds are moderated by passing over
the waters of Lake Michigan.
The Scenery
about Hamlin Lake is extremely diversified.
The shores are covered with dark green hemlock trees and are
broken by numerous bays and inlets.
The waters are well stocked with fish, and are warm enough
for bathing. The Sauble
River, at the upper end of the lake can be explored by canoe.
ONE THOUSAND FREE LOTS
Wow! Can you imagine
that, 1000 free lots! At
today's prices for property in the Hamlin Lake area this sounds too
good to be true. But on August 11, 1901 this ad (click on left
to see the ad) ran in the Chicago Tribune touting free land on
Hamlin Lake. Now, while
careful reading of the ad informs you that none of the lots are
lakefront property, still they are free!
Each lot is 33x66 feet and all you need to do is send $1.88
to the county treasurer in Ludington to cover the cost of the deed
and tax certificate and the lot is yours.
This Michigan Land and
Improvement Company was giving away 1000 of these lots. The ad
states that there is no prettier spot this side of Switzerland than
this area of Hamlin Lake.
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