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

Little Rapids Fur Post

Photographed By Donna Johnson, March 17, 2011

1. Little Rapids Fur Post Marker

Inscription. By 1804 Jean B. Faribault was trading in furs for the Northwest Company near the "Little Rapids" of the Minnesota River, 5 miles south of this point, and in this vicinity. His fur post of 1824 on the site of Chaska became the nucleus for the first Catholic mission in Carver County under Father Ravous.

[Seals of the Minnesota Department of Highways and the Minnesota Historical Society]

Erected 1938 by the Minnesota Department of Highways; the Minnesota Historical Society. (Marker Number CR-CKC-057.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Minnesota Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 44° 46.963′ N, 93° 36.72′ W. Marker is in Chaska, Minnesota, in Carver County. Marker is on Chaska Boulevard (County Highway 61) 0.3 miles west of North Hickory Street (County Road 140), on the right when traveling west. Marker is at a highway pull-off. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chaska MN 55318, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brinkhaus Livery Stable (approx. 0.6 miles away); City Square Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Van De Veire Knoll

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Funk Hardware Store (approx. 1½ miles away); Church by-the River, Presbyterian Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Minnesota Valley Oil Co. (approx. 1½ miles away); Stephen Kult Clothing Store (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chaska.

Also see . . . Minnesota Department of Transportation. Historic Roadside Development Structures Inventory. "Prior to the erection of the stone marker, a 3' by 5' white steel sign with black lettering was at or near this site. It had been erected as early as 1930 by the first joint trunk highway marking program that was established by the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota Department of Highways in 1929. Historic photos indicate that, when the stone marker was built, this steel sign was installed in the stone marker prior to the installation of the current bronze plaque." (Submitted on March 21, 2011.)

Photographed By Donna Johnson, March 17, 2011

2. Little Rapids Fur Post Marker

Photographed By Donna Johnson, March 17, 2011

3. Little Rapids Fur Post Marker

National Register of Historic Places #10000415
Listed July 6, 2010

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,386 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.