New Ulm in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Flandrau's Charge
The Dakota began moving up Third South Street from the river. A terrace hid their approach along this "sunken road" and the Dakota worked their way from German Street to Minnesota Street. As they began to attack the barricade, it looked like they would overcome it and destroy New Ulm. Colonel Charles Flandrau, commander of the defense, decided to attack the Indians.
Flandrau took some 40 yelling and cheering men, jumped over the barricade, and charged down Minnesota Street. They forced the Dakota out of the Kiesling Blacksmith Shop and burned it. The men continued their charge and near Minnesota Street and First South they engaged the Dakota in battle. The Indians retreated and the tide of the battle turned. By evening the battle was over. However, most of the buildings in New Ulm had been destroyed and food and supplies were low. On Monday, August 25, New Ulm was evacuated and more than 2000 people left New Ulm for Mankato and St. Peter.
the German-Bohemian Heritage Society and
the Junior Pioneers of New Ulm & Vicinity.
Erected 2012 by the Brown County Historical Society, the German-Bohemian Heritage Society, and the Junior Pioneers of New Ulm & Vicinity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 44° 18.71′ N, 94° 27.443′ W. Marker is in New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown County. Marker is on South Minnesota Street south of 1st South Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Ulm MN 56073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Meat Market (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The George Kuhlman House (about 700 feet away); Brown County Bank (about 700 feet away); Herman’s Footprint (about 700 feet away); U.S. Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boesch, Hummel, and Maltzahn Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Guardians of the Past (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turner Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Ulm.
Also see . . . Charles Eugene Flandrau. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 30, 2013.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 30, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.