Near Churchill in Chippewa County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Riggs & Pettijohn Cabins
Erected 1848
Photographed By Connor Olson, June 29, 2021
1. Riggs & Pettijohn Cabins Marker
Stephen R. and Mary Riggs built a new home for their
family here in 1848. The one-story frame house contained
a living room, small kitchen and two bedrooms.
Mission farmers Jonas and Fanny Pettijohn built their
cabin nearby. Both cabins were destroyed by fire in 1854.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 45° 1.458′ N, 95° 52.044′ 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 ABCFM (within shouting distance of this marker); Williamson Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dakotas at Lac qui Parle (about 300 feet away); Missionaries at Lac qui Parle (about 300 feet away); Acculturation & Autonomy (about 300 feet away); The Dakota
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Photographed By Connor Olson, June 29, 2021
2. Riggs Cabin Site
Photographed By Connor Olson, June 29, 2021
3. Pettijohn Cabin Site
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
