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New Ulm in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

Herman’s Footprint

 
 
Herman’s Footprint Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Connor Olson, July 23, 2020
1. Herman’s Footprint Marker
Inscription. This footprint is rumored to be that of Hermann the German-possibly dating back hundreds of years. Found evidence suggests that touching the print means you'll have more fun. Being big fans of fun, the City of New Ulm declared it a public attraction on July 17th, 2013.
 
Erected by City of New Ulm.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 2013.
 
Location. 44° 18.799′ N, 94° 27.559′ W. Marker is in New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown County. It is on Center Street near North Minnesota Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Ulm MN 56073, 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, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brown County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); City Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Boesch, Hummel, and Maltzahn Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The George Kuhlman House (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Guardians of the Past (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arbeiter Hall (about 500 feet away); Somsen Hitching Post (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Ulm.
 
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Herman’s Footprint Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Connor Olson, July 23, 2020
2. Herman’s Footprint Marker
Herman’s Footprint Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Connor Olson, July 23, 2020
3. Herman’s Footprint Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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