Near Dresbach in Houston County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Symbol of America

Photographed By Connor Olson, August 2, 2022

1. Symbol of America Marker

Inscription. Today there are more than 250 bald eagle nests on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. This is quite a difference from the one active nest that existed on the refuge in 1972.

A Success Story
The bald eagle is one of our nation's great wildlife management success stories. Bald eagles were brought back from the brink of extinction through reintroduction efforts, adoption of strict laws to protect the birds, and a national education outreach program. Concerned citizens and conservation organizations worked together with federal and state agencies to save this species. The bald eagle was removed from the federal endangered species list in 2007, but is still protected under several migratory bird laws.

Erected by US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 43° 51.59′ N, 91° 18.285′ W. Marker is near Dresbach, Minnesota, in Houston County. Marker can be reached from Highway 61 near Interstate 90. The marker is located at the Dresbach Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33020 Highway 61, La Crescent MN 55947, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Taming the Wild River (a few steps from this marker); Minnesota’s “Fashionable Tour” / Welcome to Minnesota (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Foss Memorial Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General C.C. Washburn (approx. 1.7 miles away in Wisconsin); The Upper Mississippi (approx. 1.7 miles away in Wisconsin); Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway (approx. 1.7 miles away in Wisconsin); The Development of Copeland Avenue (approx. 3.2 miles away in Wisconsin); George and Gohres (approx. 3.3 miles away in Wisconsin). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dresbach.

Photographed By Connor Olson, August 2, 2022

2. Symbol of America Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.