Chief Okemos / Okemos Village

Historical marker location:

2119 Hamilton Road, Meridian Township, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of Okemos Road and Hamilton Road, on the right when traveling north on Okemos Road.)

Marker installed: 2004

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to the only national park in the state, Isle Royale National Park. The park is a remote wilderness area consisting of a large island in Lake Superior and over 400 smaller islands, and is known for its scenic beauty, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife, including moose, wolves, and bald eagles.