Near Churchill in Chippewa County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Huggins Cabin

Erected 1835

Photographed By Connor Olson, June 29, 2021

1. Huggins Cabin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The first cabin built at the Lac qui Parle mission was completed near this site by Alexander Huggins and Thomas S. Williamson in October of 1835 for the Huggins family. Originally a one-room 16-foot-square structure chinked with mud, it was later enlarged. Huggins taught Euro-American agricultural practices to the Dakota. Lydia Huggins, Alexander's wife, gave instruction on spinning and weaving cloth.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1835.

Location. 45° 1.425′ N, 95° 52.11′ W. Marker is near Churchill, Minnesota, in Chippewa County. Marker can be reached from 140th Avenue Northwest (County Road 32) near 1st Street West (County Road 13). Located at the Lac qui Parle Mission State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watson MN 56295, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dakota (here, next to this marker); Dakotas at Lac qui Parle (a few steps from this marker); Missionaries at Lac qui Parle (a few steps from this marker); Acculturation & Autonomy

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Photographed By Connor Olson, June 29, 2021

2. Site of Huggins Cabin

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The ABCFM (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Lac qui Parle Mission (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riggs & Pettijohn Cabins (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Churchill.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.