Manitou Beach/Devil's Lake

Population: 2,080
Location: 34 miles southwest of Ann Arbor, 20 miles south of Jackson
County: Lenawee

Profile
Nestled in the heart of the lovely Irish Hills, Manitou Beach lies between the clear blue waters of Round Lake and Devil's Lake. An ever-increasing number of families choose to live year-round in this vacation community. In addition to water sports, residents and visitors enjoy a wide range of family entertainment and NASCAR racing. Manitou Beach is five minutes from Michigan International Speedway. With its scenic beauty and abundance of recreational activities, the Irish Hills area is one of the most-visited rural regions in the Midwest.

Local History
Manitou is an Indian word meaning “great spirit,” either good or evil. According to legend, a family tragedy earned Devil's Lake its name. Despite being a strong swimmer, the daughter of Pottawatomie Chief Meteau drowned in the lake. Her body was never recovered, and the Chief believed that evil spirits had stolen her.

Geneva is considered the first permanent settlement on Devil's Lake and Round Lake. During the late 1800s the region was a center for lumber and shingles, but by the 1930s it had become better known as a resort area.

EDWARD SUROVELL REALTORS
803 Manitou Road
Manitou Beach, Michigan 49253
517.547.5500
Contact Manager Bob Fox

Helpful Links
Lenawee Chamber of Commerce
Lenawee County Travelers Bureau
Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce

Education, Arts and Culture
Lenawee Intermediate School District
Walker Tavern Historic Complex

Recreation
Hidden Lake Gardens of Michigan State University
Michigan International Speedway
Stagecoach Stop Resort