view gallery |  Maiden Rock
in Minnesota Historical Markers Maiden Rock Historical Marker at the Lake Pepin Rest Area (originally known as the Frontenac Roadside Parking Area) on US 61/63 just north of Lake City, Minnesota. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 9/2/2008 last visited: 7/5/2014 |
view gallery |  Kiwanis Stairway
in Minnesota Historical Markers Citizens of Red Wing have long south convenient access to the summit of Mt. La Grange to enjoy the impressive view of the Mississippi Valley posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 9/2/2008 last visited: 8/29/2014 |
view gallery |  Barn Bluff
in Minnesota Historical Markers Barn Bluff is a bluff along the Mississippi River in Red Wing, Minnesota. The bluff is associated with Dakota legend from hundreds of years ago. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 9/2/2008 last visited: 7/24/2014 |
view gallery |  The First Granite Quarry
in Minnesota Historical Markers In the spring of 1868 the firm of Breen and Young opened the first commercial granite quarry in MN on the site of what is now the St. Cloud Reformatory. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 8/19/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Wak-Em-Up-Portage - Cook, MN
in Minnesota Historical Markers The Wak-Em-Up-Portage Trail connects Lake Vermilion and the little fork river and is a centuries-old line in the route between Lake Superior and Rainy River. posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/14/2008 last visited: 5/20/2013 |
view gallery |  The Ojibwe's Sandy Lake Journey
in Minnesota Historical Markers This map shows the locations of some of the villages of the 19 Ojibwe Bands whose treaty annuities were paid at Sandy Lake in 1850. posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/12/2008 last visited: 9/26/2010 |
view gallery |  Big Sandy Lake Reservoir
in Minnesota Historical Markers Marker explains the fluctuating water levels on the upper Mississippi River, the dam constructed to alleviate the water transportation, and the ill effects it had on the Native Americans. posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/12/2008 last visited: 9/26/2010 |
view gallery |  "Tell him I blame him for the children we have lost"
in Minnesota Historical Markers "Aish-ke-bo-go-ko-zhe, the Ojibwe leader also known as Flat Mouth, sent word to Ramsey that he held him personally at fault for the broken promises that resulted in suffering and death." posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/12/2008 last visited: 9/26/2010 |
view gallery |  Geology of Minnesota Moose Lake Region
in Minnesota Historical Markers The marker explains the end of the great ice age, the formation of Lake Nemadji, and the erosion of the channel that became the basin of Moosehead Lake. posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/12/2008 last visited: 12/3/2013 |
view gallery |  Ervid T. Clemons Rest Area
in Minnesota Historical Markers Rest area stop dedicated to the memory of Deputy Clemons, who gave his life in the performance of his duties as a sheriff's deputy. posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/12/2008 last visited: 12/3/2013 |
view gallery |  Where the River Roads Met
in Minnesota Historical Markers this sign has a unique front and back with a myriad of information. posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/12/2008 last visited: 4/19/2009 |
view gallery |  Spanish-American War Markers, 1900
in Minnesota Historical Markers Plaques identifying the alumni and other former students of the University of Minnesota who were in the United States Army or Navy during the war with Spain, September 1900. posted by: meralgia location: Minnesota date approved: 8/3/2008 last visited: 1/30/2015 |
view gallery |  Armour & Company - South St. Paul, MN
in Minnesota Historical Markers This is the former site of Armour & Company, built in 1919 and the largest of Armour's 33 meat packing plants in the United States. posted by: FSU*Noles location: Minnesota date approved: 8/3/2008 last visited: 6/21/2014 |
view gallery |  Minnesota Watersheds
in Minnesota Historical Markers A watershed or drainage basin is the area of
land that drains water to a river, stream, or
lake. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/28/2008 last visited: 6/28/2014 |
view gallery |  Minnesota: Ten Thousand Lakes
in Minnesota Historical Markers Tourists have come to MN since the mid 1830's to enjoy the climate, the diverse scenery, fishing and other sporting activities. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/27/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery |  The Saint Paul Public Library
in Minnesota Historical Markers On Sept. 7, 1882, The Saint Paul Common council passed a resolution to establish and maintain a free public library and reading room. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/27/2008 last visited: 10/21/2012 |
view gallery |  Rice Park
in Minnesota Historical Markers Rice Park, a public square since 1849, serves as an outlet for anyone who needs to relax or downtown workers who just want to eat lunch away from their desks. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/27/2008 last visited: 10/21/2012 |
view gallery |  James J. Hill Reference Library
in Minnesota Historical Markers Founded by James J. Hill and his descendants, the Hill Library remains the "Empire Builder's" most visible civic legacy. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/27/2008 last visited: 10/21/2012 |
view gallery |  Geology of Minnesota - Stillwater Region
in Minnesota Historical Markers This is the Geology of Minnesota, Stillwater Region geological marker - located NE of Stillwater, MN. posted by: FSU*Noles location: Minnesota date approved: 6/21/2008 last visited: 3/24/2013 |
view gallery |  St. Croix Boom Site - NE of Stillwater
in Minnesota Historical Markers This is the St. Croix Boom Site historical marker, located NE of Stillwater. This location is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. posted by: FSU*Noles location: Minnesota date approved: 6/21/2008 last visited: 3/24/2013 |
view gallery |  Geology of Duluth Harbor
in Minnesota Historical Markers Lake Superior is situated over the Midcontinent Rift, which is a rupture in the North American continent that formed a great rift valley from the Lake Superior region southwest to Kansas about 1.1 billion years ago. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/16/2008 last visited: 8/4/2010 |
view gallery |  1894 Pine County Fires
in Minnesota Historical Markers This Sept.1, 1894 fire destroyed the villages of Brook Park, Mission Creek, Hinckley and Sandstone. posted by: MNSearchers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/16/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Historic Downtown Moorhead - Moorhead, MN
in Minnesota Historical Markers Located on 4th St S in between Center Ave and Main Ave. posted by: lazyCachers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/3/2008 last visited: 8/16/2011 |
view gallery |  The Solomon Gilman Comstock House - Moorhead, MN
in Minnesota Historical Markers Located at 5th Ave S and 8th St S in Moorhead, MN. posted by: lazyCachers location: Minnesota date approved: 6/2/2008 last visited: 8/16/2011 |
view gallery |  St. John's Episcopal Church
in Minnesota Historical Markers St. John's Episcopal Church and the historical marker about it are located at 120 Eighth Street South in Moorhead, Minnesota. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Minnesota date approved: 6/1/2008 last visited: 8/16/2011 |
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