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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CSW_two-men-one-war_Morton-MN.html
The story of Birch Coulee is told vividly by the men who fought here. As you move along this trail, you will follow the stories of two men: Joseph Anderson, a captain in the U.S. Army, and Wamditanka (Big Eagle), a Mdewakanton chief. Anderso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CSK_the-story-of-the-land_Morton-MN.html
Before the BattleWhen glaciers receded from this region thousands of years ago, they left behind huge rivers and lakes in a broad valley. Over time, the valley became filled with tallgrass prairies, small lakes, and the waterway known today as …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CPW_minnesotas-civil-war_Morton-MN.html
In the late summer of 1862, the land on which you're standing was a war zone. The causes of that war had been brewing for decades. In treaties signed between 1805 and 1858, the Dakota nation ceded much of its land to the U.S. government. By 186…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CL5_the-battle-of-birch-coulee_Morton-MN.html
Just before sunrise on September 2, 1862, the sharp crack of a warning shot signaled the start of the Battle of Birch Coulee. One of the bloodiest battles of the U.S.-Dakota War was fought here. For a day and a half, this place echoed with the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CHW_the-walled-city_Londonderry-Northern-Ireland.html
If 'stones could speak', what a story they would have to tell. Their voices still echo on the walls and in the city streets. According to tradition St. Colm Cille chose the oak grove on top of the hill for his monastery in 546 AD. His community…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CHV_repatriation-monument_Morton-MN.html
Ta ku wicuonyanpi kin hena, ca hota tawapi kin hena wakan qa tukted wicahapi kin hed maka kin hena nakin wakan. Tona okioize ed opapi kin hena wicunkisuyapi. Oa maknce unkitawapi kin akand cante wasteya qa wookiye yuha untipi kte. Unkan wani…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CE5_solid-friendships_Morton-MN.html
Made of solid granite, the "Friendly Indian Monument" was dedicated in 1899 in honor of six Dakota Indians who befriended and protected government employees, immigrant settlers, missionaries, or aided soldiers during the United States - Dakota Con…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CDR_surrounded-at-the-coulee_Morton-MN.html
This monument was dedicated in 1894 as a testament to U.S. soldiers and civilians who fought and died in the Battle of Birch Coulee. The U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862 started when Dakota Indians, frustrated over broken treaty promises and efforts t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C5D_henderson-monument_Morton-MN.html
Erected by theRenville Co. Pioneers,Aug. 18, 1907.In memory ofMrs. S. R. Hendersonand her two littledaughters,Jehiel Wedge,andEugene White,who were killed bythe Indians in themassacreof Aug. 18, 1862.——— F. Thies,Axcidently kille…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C59_earle-monument_Morton-MN.html
Erected by theRenville Co. Pioneers,Aug. 18, 1907.In Memory ofRadnor Earlewho was killed by theIndians in the massacreof Aug. 18, 1862while Saving his Father's life.
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