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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/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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BTS_buffalo-lake-tornado_Buffalo-Lake-MN.html
On Tuesday, June 24, 2003 severe thunderstorms spawned three tornadoes that touched down here at 7:46 p.m. The F2 tornadoes, with winds as high as 157 miles an hour, struck several farms immediately south of town, then bore down upon the community…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BTG_the-battle-of-birch-coulee_Morton-MN.html
In the then tall grass inthe swale, about 800 feetnorth, a body of SiouxIndians under Gray Birdattacked the whites.Behind the hill 400 feetto the east was the lastpoint of attack by theIndians, whence they weredriven by the reliefforces into the r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BGW_schwandt-state-monument_Renville-MN.html
Erected by State of Minnesota1915In Memory ofMartyrs forCivilizationJohann SchwandtChristina Schwandt& Their ChildrenFredrik & ChristianJohn Walz Karolina SchwandtWalz & John FrassMurdered by SiouxIndians Aug. 18, 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BFF_birch-coulee-state-monument_Morton-MN.html
north side Erected by the State of Minnesota in grateful remembrance of the Heroism of those gallant soldiers and citizens who fought the Battle of Birch Coulee and to perpetuate their names. Capt. Hiram P. Grant. Co. A. 6th Minnesota Vol. Inf. C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BEY_the-faithful-indians-monument_Morton-MN.html
Erected A. D. 1899 by the Minnesota Valley Historical Society to commemorate the brave, faithful, and humane conduct of the loyal Indians who saved the lives of white people and were true to their obligations throughout the Sioux War in Minnesota …
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