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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H6L_ecakensdonyapi_St.-Peter-MN.html
Here, for countless generations, Dakota people followed the traditional ways of their ancestors. Living close to the land, they learned how to read nature's signs and developed an intimate understanding of the habitats and growth cycles of plants…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FWW_fur-trader-louis-provencalle_St.-Peter-MN.html
Because of its importance as a river crossing, Traverse des Sioux was a major distribution point for the fur trade. As early as the 1770s, the Dakota were trading here for guns, blankets, and kettles. One prominent local trader was the French-Can…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FME_only-a-memory-now_St.-Peter-MN.html
In 1856 a new town thrived where you are now standing. Traverse des Sioux had five taverns, two hotels, several churches, and even a brewery—some 70 buildings in all—and a population that at one time reached about 300. But dreams of g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FAO_brighton-united-methodist-church_New-Ulm-MN.html
This Church Was Moved to Farmamerica, Wasega, MN June 1987 Site of the Brighton United Methodist Church Established in 1854 after the Rev. John Tidlund responded to the prayers of the early settlers. Services were held in homes and schools until …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1F90_the-rush-for-land_St.-Peter-MN.html
The signing of the 1851 treaty was the signal for settlers and speculators to rush into the new territory. Here, between 1852 and 1855, several town sites were laid out for sale. The first outfit to offer land was the Traverse des Sioux Land Comp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EKA_a-river-crossroad_St-Peter-MN.html
For centuries animals and people used the solid footing and shallow water at Traverse des Sioux as a natural river crossing. In time the crossing became a place for people to meet and trade goods. European fur traders were quick to see the adva…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJP_new-sweden-creamery_Nicollet-MN.html
New Sweden Creamery Association was organized Jan. - 1895.?? 350 cows were pledged for the Creamery. The creamery was built in 1896. Jan., 1898, Samuel Haugdahl was hired as butter maker. ??He received many state and national awards in 1898-1899. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJ6_bernadotte-co-op-creamery_Lafayette-MN.html
Creamery, organized as "Riverside" in 1895 - changed to "Bernadotte" in 1944 - New creamery built 1936 - cost $10,518. It handled whole milk at all times. Patorns delivered cream over 40 years. Co-Op dissolved in 1959. Building sold and used as ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EIQ_norseland-community_St-Peter-MN.html
1854-Methodist church organized-disbanded 1900.1858-Norwegian Lutheran church organized - 1911 present church erected.1858-Scandian Grove Lutheran church organized. 1888 stone church erected.1858-Burkes had a general store & post office-Later a ga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EIE_norseland-community_St-Peter-MN.html
The name Norseland was originated by community spirited settlers - 1858-Norseland Store was built by John Burke1896-Patrons built Norseland Co-op Creamery next to the Burke store which had a post office1922-Emil Swenson became a partner in the gen…
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