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

Inscription. 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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Great Plains.

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: 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 (about 300 feet away); Huggins Cabin (about 300 feet away); Lac qui Parle Mission & Fort Renville (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Churchill.

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Riggs Cabin Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Connor Olson, June 29, 2021

2. Riggs Cabin Site

Pettijohn Cabin Site image. Click for full size.

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 Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.