Henderson in Sibley County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
1. Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center Marker
Welcome to the Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center.
In this restored 1879 Sibley County Courthouse is a Center dedicated to telling the many stories of the Minnesota River valley from the South Dakota hills to Fort Snelling, and of the people who, for thousands of years, have called the valley home.
Explore ...all of these stories while you get to know about the amazing career of the original and multitalented Joseph R. Brown, founder of Henderson.
A place where you will learn about the valley's earliest inhabitants and Dakota life... find out how steamboats transformed life in the valley and a steam wagon attempted to cross the roadless prairies... and trace the development of 19th century frontier settlements.
Take the walkway at your right to the entry in the lower level.
An elevator will take you to the second floor, where exhibits will introduce you to the 46-county river basin through which the Minnesota River flows, its places and people.
Research and reading materials are in the library on the first floor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 44° 31.717′ N, 93° 54.521′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Minnesota
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A place of big plans and broken dreams... (here, next to this marker); Meet Joseph R. Brown (here, next to this marker); John Other Day (within shouting distance of this marker); August F. Poehler House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Jude's Episcopal Church Congregation (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); The U.S.–Dakota War of 1862 (approx. ¼ mile away); Exiled from Their Homeland (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.
Also see . . . Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center. Center website homepage (Submitted on March 3, 2014.)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
2. Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 5, 2014
3. Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
4. City Hall • Former Sibley County Courthouse
(2nd floor via back entrance)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
5. Plaque by Front Entrance
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
6. Fountain and Former Courthouse
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
7. Fountain
(Woman's Relief Corps)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
8. Bust of Joseph R. Brown
1805-1870
Pioneer, Statesman, Soldier
- Founder of Henderson -
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on May 12, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 3, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
