Calhoun Isles in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Dwelling in Minneapolis

Photographed by McGhiever, August 4, 2022

1. First Dwelling in Minneapolis Marker

Inscription. On the hill above was
erected the
first dwelling
in Minneapolis by
Samuel W. and Gideon H. Pond
missionaries to the Indians
June, 1834.
Dedicated by the Native Sons of Minnesota, May 30th, 1908.

Erected 1908 by Native Sons of Minnesota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1834.

Location. 44° 56.38′ N, 93° 18.236′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Calhoun Isles. It is on East Bde Maka Ska Parkway north of W. 36th Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the east shore of Bde Maka Ska, between the bicycle path and East Bde Maka Ska Parkway, facing the lake. The closest parking is a block to the south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Minneapolis MN 55408, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally,

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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: You Are Here… Lake Calhoun (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1450 West Lake Street: Hove's/Lunds (approx. 0.6 miles away); 3022 Hennepin Avenue: The Granada Theater (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Memory of the Boys of Our Navy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Minnesota World War I Marine Corps Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); 2924 Hennepin Avenue: Abdallah's (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street/Uptown (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Chain of Lakes (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.

Marker mounted on a boulder that is subsiding into the ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, August 4, 2022

2. Marker mounted on a boulder that is subsiding into the ground

Marker between the bicycle path and E. Bde Maka Ska Parkway, with the Ponds' homesite beyond image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, August 4, 2022

3. Marker between the bicycle path and E. Bde Maka Ska Parkway, with the Ponds' homesite beyond

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2022, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2022, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.