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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20J4_first-diamond-drill-hole-in-the-state-of-minnesota_Hoyt-Lakes-MN.html
Approximately 1,400 feet from this point, the first diamond drill hole in the state of Minnesota was sunk in 1890. E. J. Longyear began drilling June 3, 1890 and completed operations on the hole December 9, 1890. Reaching a depth of 1293 feet, dur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20J3_edmund-j-longyear_Hoyt-Lakes-MN.html
On June 3rd, 1890, E.J. Longyear at this site completed to a depth of 1293 ft., the first diamond drill test hole for iron ore in the state of Minnesota Dedicated to the memory of Dorthea and Richard P. Longyear
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20J2_this-piece-of-rock_Hoyt-Lakes-MN.html
This piece of rock is from the lower part of the Upper Slaty Member-Biwabik Formation. The rock consists of thin wavy beds of magnetite—magnetic, black fine grained argillite & irregular shaped pods or lenses of chert/silicate. This rock is …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20EJ_nelimark-sauna_Embarrass-MN.html
The most characteristic feature of the Finnish homestead is the sauna (pronounced "sow-na"), a place for family and friends to share what they considered to be the "well spring" of life and health. To Finnish homesteaders, the sauna was more than …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DG_gunnar-peterson_Virginia-MN.html
Gunnar Peterson (1880-1951) was Virginia's first horticulturalist, hired in 1926. He became renowned for his elaborate flower beds at this location. Born in Sweden, he learned landscape architecture under his father and grandfather and received ad…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DF_oscar-hokka-log-house_Virginia-MN.html
Hokka immigrated to this country in 1913. Using skills learned in Finland, he constructed this building with locked dovetail corners. Donated by John Trenti and Robert Berger, 1980
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YY5_the-old-vermilion-trail-and-winston-city_Tower-MN.html
On October 28, 1865, geologist Henry H. Eames returned to St. Paul after initiating a survey of the mineral wealth present in the Lake Vermilion area only to find an abundance of rumors concerning a valuable gold strike on the shores of that lake.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WEI_the-hup-historical_Hibbing-MN.html
On a Thursday, May 14, 1914 the first day of operations the men made $11.50. The second day they cleared $7.50. Three days later on a Saturday, they made $20.00 after expenses. The birth of a transportation system was started. They named it "…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I98_the-history-of-the-duluth-rose-garden_Duluth-MN.html
The Duluth Rose Society in Leif Erikson Park initially began as a joint effort between the City and the Duluth Rose Society. First envisioned by Mrs. Ausma Klints, the community garden was created with the help of Mrs. Virginia Sellwood and Mrs. S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HXY_albert-woolson_Duluth-MN.html
Born February 11, 1847 Watertown, N.Y. Died August 2, 1956 Duluth, Mn. Battery C 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery The Last Union Survivor
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