Jonathan in Chaska Marker

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Chaska in Carver County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Jonathan in Chaska

By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

1. Jonathan in Chaska Marker

Inscription. This silo marks the site of the Christian Bender farm, homesteaded in 1854. George Bender, grandson of Christian, sold the farm to Henry McKnight in 1963. This was the first farm to become part of Jonathan.
Dedicated October 13, 2001

Erected 2001.

Location. 44° 49.194′ N, 93° 36.178′ W. Marker is in Chaska, Minnesota, in Carver County. Marker is at the intersection of North Chestnut Street (State Highway 41) and Hundertmark Road, on the left when traveling north on North Chestnut Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chaska MN 55318, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Brinkhaus Livery Stable (approx. 2.3 miles away); City Square Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Little Rapids Fur Post (approx. 2.6 miles away); Pond Mission (approx. 5 miles away); Shakopee Soldiers Monument (approx. 5.3 miles away); Peter M. Gideon and the Wealthy Apple (approx. 5.8 miles away); Peter M. Gideon (approx. 5.8 miles away); In Honor of All Who Served and Those Who Died (approx. 6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Chaska.

Also see . . .
1. Jonathan, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. "Jonathan, Minnesota is a homeowners' association that is a remnant of a planned community development within the city of Chaska, Minnesota in Carver County. It was named for Jonathan Carver, for whom Carver County also is named... The development corporation folded in 1979, and Jonathan was annexed by the city of Chaska." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)

By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

2. Jonathan in Chaska Marker

2. Chaska, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. "In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)

3. Jonathan Carver. Wikipedia entry. "Carver, Minnesota and Carver County, Minnesota were named in honor of Jonathan Carver for his exploration and mapping of the region." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)

4. About Chaska Minnesota. History. "The name 'Chaska' is derived from a Dakota word often given as a name to the first born male child." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)

Marker and Silo Photo, Click for full size

By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

3. Marker and Silo

By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

4. Silo

Site of First Farm Photo, Click for full size

By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

5. Site of First Farm

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 19, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 71 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.