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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/HMDUZ_trotman-folding-stock-anchor_Duluth-MN.html
Conventional ship's anchor used from about 1870 to 1910, from the Whaleback steamer Thomas Wilson, sunk a half mile outside Duluth Piers. Recovered in 1973 by the U.S.C.G. Cutter Woodrush with divers Elmer Engman, Dave Anderson, Dan Goman and Paul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3SE_jay-cooke_Duluth-MN.html
Perhaps no individual in the history of Duluth had such a dramatic influence on the port's infant development than Jay Cooke, a Philadelphia financier. Cooke's reign at the Head-of-the-Lakes was brief, but all-encompassing for commercial developme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QU_leif-erikson_Duluth-MN.html
Leif EriksonDiscoverer of America1000 A. D.sponsored and erected by theNorwegian American LeagueofDuluth, MinnesotaandPopular Subscriptionpresented to the City of Duluth, MinnesotaAugust 25, 1956. Designed and executed byJohn Karl Danielssculptor.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3DF_northwoods-sailors_Duluth-MN.html
Department of the Navy · United States of America — Navy Operational Support Center · Duluth, Minnesota May all who pass this memorial recognize the brave men and women who have served in the United States Navy. This memori…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM378_dedicated-to-davis-helberg_Duluth-MN.html
In recognition of his non-tiring commitment to the maritime community and service as Duluth Seaway Port Authority executive director for 24 years, 1979-2003. A native of and lifelong resident of Northern Minnesota, Davis began his career as a 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM33C_united-states-merchant-marine-u-s-navy-armed-guard_Duluth-MN.html
The United States Merchant Marine In recognition of those who serve their country in war and peace time to those 250,000 who served in world war II to those 670 who were taken prisoner to those 6,700 plus who gave their lives and to the countl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AY_capture-of-harpers-ferry_Duluth-MD.html
September 15, 1862No. 3 Col. Dixon S. Miles, Second U. S. Infantry, commanded the Union forces at Harpers Ferry. After Gen. White joined from Martinsburg, September 12 and Col. Ford from Maryland Heights on the 13th, Miles had about 14,200 men.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AX_canal_Duluth-MN.html
Very early Duluth felt that future growthwould depend on having suitable harbor and dockage. Winter storms wrecked breakwater and docks built outside Minnesota Point. St. Louis Bay offered a protected harbor, but access required a canal be dug thr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AU_lewis-g-castle_Duluth-MN.html
Honoring Lewis G. Castlein recognition of his part as a volunteer leader in gaining the seaway and as the administer of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The seaway, completed in 1959, represented decades of dreams, planning and …
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