Near Sherburn in Martin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lone Cedar
Photographed By Daniel Taylor II, July 30, 2022
1. Lone Cedar Marker
Lone Cedar Post Office was established June 4. 1867 in the home of Kilburn Archer. its first postmaster. It was named after the large cedar tree growing in Section 18. Manyaska Twp. It was an important post office because it was a transfer point. The Fairmont-Jackson stage route served it from the east and the St. James route from the north. Mr. Archer maintained a tavern in a sod house called Lone Cedar Tavern and Half-Way House as it was mid-way between Fairmont and Jackson. The stage stopped to refresh horses. drivers and passengers. Meals and overnight lodging were available. Lone Cedar was changed to Sherburne Post Office on Jan. 6. 1879 (later Sherburn) when the Milwaukee R. R. reached Sherburn.
During its 12 years of existence it served over 100 pioneer families.
For more information visit the Martin County Historical Society / Pioneer Museum in Fairmont.
Erected 2001 by Martin County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 43°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Manyaska (approx. 4.7 miles away); De Soto (approx. 4.8 miles away); Trimont, Minnesota Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.7 miles away); Tenhassen (approx. 9.7 miles away); Site of German Evangelical Church & Cemetery (approx. 11.2 miles away); North Star (approx. 11.3 miles away); Cedarville (approx. 11.6 miles away); Okamanpadu Lake (approx. 12.1 miles away in Iowa).
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2. Lone Cedar Marker
July 21, 2023
3. Lone Cedar Marker, from the north
July 21, 2023
4. Lone Cedar Marker, from the south
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2022, by Daniel Taylor II of Sherburn, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 30, 2022, by Daniel Taylor II of Sherburn, Minnesota. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2023. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
