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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXMS_priley-fountain-duluth-civic-center_Duluth-MN.html
Priley FountainIn grateful recognitionto Joseph C. Priley for hisunselfish and dedicatedefforts to beautify DuluthJuly 26, 1970 Duluth Civic Centerhas been placed on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVMV_clayton-jackson-mcghie-memorial_Duluth-MN.html
An event has happened, upon which it is difficult to speak and impossible to remain silent. Elias Clayton · Elmer Jackson · Isaac McGhie On June 15, 1920, following the alleged rape of a young woman, Duluth police locked up a n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLJ_minnesotas-oldest-concrete-pavement_Duluth-MN.html
The streets of this Duluth neighborhood are the first concrete pavements constructed in Minnesota. They were built of portland cement concrete in 1909 and 1910 and ushered in the era of modern roads and streets in the state. A distinctive feature …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTDV_clifton-french-river_Duluth-MN.html
Clifton, first townsite surveyed in the United States section of the North Shore, was plattedwest of the mouth of the French River in 1855. The river was known to early explorersas Riviere des Francais. Rumors of nearby copper deposits resulted in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTCT_fond-du-lac-minnesota_Duluth-MN.html
Site of Ojibway Villagefrom earliest known periodDaniel Greysolon, Sieur du Luthwas here in 1679Astor's American Fur Companyestablished a trading poston this spot about 1817First Ojibway Treaty in Minnesotamade here in 1826 This monument was er…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTCS_fond-du-lac_Duluth-MN.html
Fond du Lac was incorporated in 1857 and became a part of the City of Duluth in 1895. This is the site of a major Chippewa Indian settlement from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries and is situated on the early canoe route along the St.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTCJ_sunrise-memorial-park-war-memorial_Hermantown-MN.html
This memorial is dedicated topeace and to man's search for it. ...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares,...Nation shall not lift up sword against Nation,neither shall they learn war anymore.??????? ????? ????????????Isaiah 2:4
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIFI_hill-of-three-waters-or-the-triple-divide_Hibbing-MN.html
A triple point, or triple divide, is the place where two continental divides intersect and water drains into three different watersheds. Five widely-recognized triple divides exist in the United States, including: Triple Divide Peak, Montana, The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI6P_haulpak-production-truck-tires_Hibbing-MN.html
Tires displayed here were for the 170 and 240 ton capacity production mine trucks used at Hibbing Taconite Company immediately to the north of this view site. The tires for the 170-ton trucks are mounted on wheels that are 4.25 feet in diameter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHMT_in-abiding-love_Hibbing-MN.html
Inabiding love,gratitude,and honor,the people ofHibbingdedicate thismemorial tothe men andwomen whoservedtheir countryin all wars.Erected 1956 A.D. by the Veterans Memorial Fund Committee · Robert J. Jacobson chairman · Fran Befera &…
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