Near Kettle River in Carlton County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

1872

Photographed By Keith L, September 28, 2007

1. 1872 Marker

Inscription. In memory of the Finnish pioneers who arrived here in the western part of Carlton County in 1872 and thereafter, and made their homes with courage and perseverance. Erected 1952 by Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society Chapter No. 3.

Muistoksi Suomalaisille esiraivaajille jotka saapuivat tanne lansi osaan Carlton Kauntia vuonna 1872 ja sen jalkeen rohkeasti, sitkeydella kotinsa. Perustivat pystyttanyt 1952 Minnesotan Suomalainen Amerikan Historiallinen Seura Osasto No. 3.

Erected 1952 by the Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 46° 32.116′ N, 92° 54.495′ W. Marker is near Kettle River, Minnesota, in Carlton County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 73 and Automba Road (County Road 6 & 131), on the right when traveling north on State Highway 73. Marker is at the northeast corner along a narrow highway pull-off drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kettle River MN 55757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The 1918 Fire (approx. 3.6 miles away); Site of Mass Grave

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(approx. 9 miles away); Geology of Minnesota (approx. 9 miles away); Christopher C. Andrews, Conservation Pioneer (approx. 13.3 miles away).

Photographed By Keith L, September 28, 2007

2. 1872 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,980 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.