Near Leonard in Cass County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Maple Creek Crossing Historic Site
Photographed By Connor Olson, June 14, 2021
1. The Maple Creek Crossing Historic Site Marker
The Maple Creek crossing at old Watson was
probably used as early as 1825 by Selkirk
colonists moving from Pembina area to Fort
Snelling. They were followed in 1843 by the
fur brigades of Kittson and Rolette. Major
Woods crossed here in 1849, en route to
Pembina. In 1851 Governor Alexander Ramsey of
Minnesota crossed en route to Pembina to make a treaty with the Chippewa. In 1853 Governor I.I. Stevens passed here en route to the Northwest. Captain J.L. Fisk led his Montana gold seekers past here in 1862-1863. General Sibley returned from his Indian expedition and rested nearby on August 17, 18, 19, 1863. His camp was east of the former site of Walberg School 55 and the St. Peters Lutheran Church and east of the present home of Alvin and Josephine Zaeske, who donated this site.Erected 1957 by State Historical Society of North Dakota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 1825.
Location. 46° 43.696′ N, 97° 19.492′ W. Marker is near Leonard,
Photographed By Connor Olson, June 14, 2021
2. The Maple Creek Crossing Historic Site Marker
this page online
Also see . . . Maple Creek Crossing State Historic Site. (Submitted on June 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin.)
Photographed By Connor Olson, June 14, 2021
3. Maple River
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
