Kelly Lake in Hibbing in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George R. Stuntz
Photographed By Keith L, September 28, 2007
1. George R. Stuntz Marker
First permanent settler. In 1852 resided and traded on Minnesota Point. Government surveyor. Discovered iron ore before 1870 on Vermilion. Discovery of Missabe Range followed in 1890. Built Vermilion Trail. Forest ranger, ferryman, canoeist, guide, interpreter, observer, essayist and discoverer. He died poor, after having led many to riches. The Township of Stuntz, which includes Hibbing, was named in honor of him.
Erected 1935 by the Hibbing First Settlers’ Association and the people of Hibbing.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 47° 24.114′ N, 92° 56.508′ W. Marker is in Hibbing, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It is in Kelly Lake. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Avenue East and Hematite Street, on the right when traveling south on 1st Avenue East. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hibbing MN 55746, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Finnish Pioneers (approx. 0.8 miles away); In Abiding Love (approx. 0.9 miles away); Donald Kozlik Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hibbing City Hall (approx. 1.7 miles
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Photographed By Keith L, September 28, 2007
2. George R. Stuntz Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,288 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
