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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19LF_defenders-state-monument_New-Ulm-MN.html
This monument is erected by the State of Minnesota to commemorate the battles and incidents of the Sioux Indian War of 1862, which particularly relate to the town of New Ulm.1890.Honored be the memory of the citizens of Blue Earth, Nicollet, Le Su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19KW_lest-we-forget_New-Ulm-MN.html
In 1914, two four-inch naval cannon barrels, each with a pyramid of balls, were placed on the courthouse grounds as a tribute to all Brown County citizens who served their nation in time of conflict. The United States Government reclaimed them in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19J9_erd-building_New-Ulm-MN.html
Frank Erd and his wife, Louise, came to New Ulm from Cincinnati. Frank, whose father was an architect, erected a substantial store, one of the few brick buildings in the city. The Brown County supervisors kept their offices in Erd's building, guar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19IR_brown-county-bank_New-Ulm-MN.html
The Brown County Bank is among the oldest commercial properties within the district. As the local economy recovered from the devastating effects of the Dakota Conflict, the city found itself without a bank following the demise of the First Nationa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19IC_crone-store_New-Ulm-MN.html
For years, the Crone store was the largest mercantile establishment in New Ulm. In 1857, Theodore Crone Sr. opened his general store at the corner of Broadway and Center Streets. Twelve years later, he erected this building, adding a substantial t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19FC_brown-county_New-Ulm-MN.html
Brown County, an historic gateway on the Minnesota River, opened the fertile prairie lands of the Great Plains to the northern hardwoods of a continental divide. The U.S. Territorial Legislature organized the county in 1856 from lands ceded by the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19E7_somsen-hitching-post_New-Ulm-MN.html
The home of Henry N. Somsen, Sr. was once located on this site. Visitors would tie their horses to this hitching post.
Given by Anne & Henry N. Somsen, Jr., generous supporters of the New Ulm Public Library.
October 16, 1985
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1968_flandraus-charge_New-Ulm-MN.html
The second battle of New Ulm took place on August 23, 1862. About 650 Dakota Indians surrounded the town, while over 2,000 people were crowded behind a barricade. The attack began around nine in the morning and the Dakota Indians quickly encircled…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM195Q_upper-minnesota-river-transportation_New-Ulm-MN.html
The first river steamboat, WEST NEWTON, passed by here in 1853 going upriver with troops to lay out the site of Fort Ridgely. Two days later TIGER and CLARION followed with men and supplies.
For the next twenty years boats brought settlers, so…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM195O_joseph-a-harman_New-Ulm-MN.html
The quality of life in New Ulm improved notably after a young teacher-coach accepted a position at New Ulm High School in 1928. During the succeeding 51 years, "Joe" Harman provided the inspiration that left this community a better place in which …