Near Fairfax in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Joseph LaFramboise -

Interpreter to the Sioux

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

1. Joseph LaFramboise Marker

Inscription.
1826   Licensed U.S. fur buyer with H. H. Sibley.
1834   Owned Little Rock Trading Post on the Minnesota River.
1837   Interpreter for Indian Treaty at Fort Snelling and Washington D.C.
1838-39   Guide for Jean N. Nicollet, U.S. Gov’t Cartographer in Nicollet Co.
July 23, 1851   Interpreter with Rev. Riggs for Sioux Indians at Traverse des Sioux Treaty.
1853   First assessor for West half of Nicollet Co.
1856   Largest land owner in Nicollet Co. – 400 A.
Nicollet County Bicentennial Commission

Erected 1976 by the Nicollet County Bicentennial Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1864.

Location. 44° 27.115′ N, 94° 43.806′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Minnesota, in Nicollet County. Marker can be reached from County Road 30, 0.7 miles west of State Route 4, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72404 Co Rd 30, Fairfax MN 55332, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To the Memory of Hazen Mooers (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Eliza Müller State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John S. Marsh State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Mou-Zoo-Mau-Nee State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Ridgely State Park's Buildings Today (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A New Deal for Fort Ridgely State Park (about 500 feet away); Working Year-Round to Develop the Park (about 500 feet away); CCC Camp Life is a Healthful One (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

More about this marker. The Fort Ridgely Cemetery is within Fort Ridgely State Park; however, it is a private cemetery and predates the State Park.

Also see . . .
1. "Author chronicles LaFramboise family". The Journal website entry:
"Of French and Dakota (Metis) blood, LaFramboise was considered one of the best educated men in the Northwest Territory." (Submitted on December 8, 2013.)

2. Joseph LaFramboise: a factor of treaties, trade, and culture. Kansas State Library website entry:
Thesis by Janet Timmerman. (PDF file.) (Submitted on December 8, 2013.)

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

2. Joseph LaFramboise Marker

east side of marker with duplicate text

3. Joseph Laframboise. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on April 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional commentary.
1. Fort Ridgely Cemetery
The Fort Ridgely Cemetery is not a State cemetery.
It is a private cemetery that happens to be within the State Park. It is controlled by a Board of Directors, funded by sale of lots and donations.
I happen to be the Treasurer, as have been two of my ancestors. A State Parks Permit is NOT required to visit the cemetery.

— Submitted June 15, 2021, by Jerry R. Weldy of Franklin, Minnesota.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

3. Joseph LaFramboise Marker

Joseph LaFramboise Gravestone

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4. Joseph LaFramboise

west side of gravestone In memory of Joseph LaFramboise • Born in Mich. in 1805 • Died Nov. 9, 1856 • Aged 51 years. He was a kind loving Father and a generous friend to the suffering.

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5. Julia Ann

south side of gravestone Beloved Daughter of Jos. LaFramboise • Born Dec. 11, 1842. Died Sept. 20, 1871. A faithful teacher and sympathizing friend. A sincere devoted Christian. She has stepped up higher. Precious is her memory. I.A. Norwood St. Peter.

Harriet Josephine image. Click for full size.

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6. Harriet Josephine

east side of gravestone Born Mar. 26, 1852. Died Feb. 6, 1855. Also Infant Son of Joseph & Jane LaFramboise. Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

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7. Madaline

north side of gravestone Daughter of Jos. LaFramboise • Born in 1844. Died in 1848. Aged 4 years. The flower fadeth.

Fort Ridgely Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

8. Fort Ridgely Cemetery

The marker can be seen in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on October 15, 2021, by Jerry R. Weldy of Franklin, Minnesota. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 8, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.