Mankato in Blue Earth County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Minnesota River Steamboating

Photographed by McGhiever, September 14, 2016

1. Minnesota River Steamboating marker

Inscription.
Following the usual pattern of river town development, steamboating was essential for Mankato, from its founding in 1852 until the arrival of the first railroad in 1868.

During the heyday of steamboating at Mankato, boats based at St. Paul carried settlers and provisions upstream. Down river boats usually transported wheat and passengers.

The Anthony Wayne Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicates this plaque in observance of their 100 years of service to the nation, September 18, 1999.

Erected 1999 by Anthony Wayne Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 44° 10.094′ N, 94° 0.217′ W. Marker is in Mankato, Minnesota, in Blue Earth County. It can be reached from the intersection of N Riverfront Drive. On the Minnesota River Trail, accessible from the intersection of Main St. and Riverfront Dr. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mankato MN 56001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota and specifically in the Minnesota River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reconciliation and Remembrance (a few steps from

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this marker); Reconciliation Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Dakota (Sioux) Memorial – 1862 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Navigating the River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Settlers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early European Explorers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Native Americans (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mankato.

Overlook with marker on small pedestal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 14, 2016

2. Overlook with marker on small pedestal

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2019, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.