Chatfield in Fillmore County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Chatfield

Photographed By Liz Koele, March 9, 2022

1. Chatfield Marker

Inscription. Settled in 1863 and platted in 1854, this town from June, 1856 to November, 1861, was the Government Land Office for the southern area. The St. Paul-Dubuque stage route, opened in 1854, following the Territorial Road from Hastings, roughly the present highway, here met the line from Winona. Chatfield Academy was established in 1858.

Erected 1955.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1856.

Location. 43° 50.31′ N, 92° 10.513′ W. Marker is in Chatfield, Minnesota, in Fillmore County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 52), on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatfield MN 55923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Medical Pioneers of Minnesota (approx. 9.8 miles away); Before The Freeways (approx. 9.8 miles away); Minnesota's Norwegian Americans (approx. 13.3 miles away); Meighen Store (approx. 13.7 miles away).

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Photographed By Liz Koele, March 9, 2022

2. Chatfield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.