Garrison in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
William A. Tauer
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2014
1. William A. Tauer Marker
in honor of
William A. Tauer
who sacrificed his life
to save others
during the storm on
Mille Lacs Lake
June 10, 1927
Erected by the People of Morgan, Minnesota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1250.
Location. 46° 17.634′ N, 93° 49.458′ W. Marker is in Garrison, Minnesota, in Crow Wing County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 169 and Center Street, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 169. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Garrison Concourse Wayside Park, Garrison MN 56450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake Mille Lacs Walleye (a few steps from this marker); Mille Lacs Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry & Jeannette Ayer House (approx. 8.8 miles away); Mille Lacs Indian Boat Works (approx. 8.8 miles away); Tourist Cottage (approx. 8.8 miles away); Izatys (approx. 9.6 miles away); The Kathio Villages (approx. 10.3 miles away); The Wilford Site (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garrison.
Also see . . . William A. Tauer and the Storm of 1927 Newspaper Article
this page online
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2014
2. William A. Tauer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
