Hovland near Colvill in Cook County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Judge C.R. Magney State Park

"Our state parks are everyman's country estate" - CR Magney

Photographed By Liz Koele, November 9, 2021

1. Judge C.R. Magney State Park Marker

Inscription.

So named in honor of Clarence R. Magney (1883-1962), lawyer, mayor of Duluth, district judge, justice of Minnesota’s Supreme Court, student of Minnesota history, defender of its wilderness areas, champion of their preservation.

As a young man he walked the wilderness trails of the North Shore and came to know its trout streams, picturesque waterfalls, rockbound shores and rich historic traditions.

Judge Magney secured large park preserves in Duluth, advocated a Fort Snelling State Park, performed an indispensable role in establishing Grant Portage National Monument, and dedicated half a century to adding a dozen state parks of natural scenic beauty along his beloved North Shore.

The legislature in grateful recognition chose this- one of his favorites- to be named as a perpetual memorial to Judge C.R. Magney.

Erected 1964 by Minnesota Council of State Parks, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Division of State Parks, State of Minnesota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 47° 49.177′ N, 90° 3.122′ W. Marker is near Colvill, Minnesota, in Cook

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County. It is in Hovland. Marker can be reached from Superior Hiking Trail north of Highway 61, on the right when traveling north. The marker is within Judge C.R. Magney State Park, near the Devil's Kettle Trail Head and Brule River Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4051 Superior Hiking Trail, Grand Marais MN 55604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colvill (approx. 5.1 miles away).

Photographed By Liz Koele, November 9, 2021

2. Judge C.R. Magney State Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 6 times this year. Last updated on September 5, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.