Ottertail in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Otter Tail City
Photographed By Liz Koele, December 22, 2021
1. Otter Tail City Marker
Otter Tail City in the 1850’s was an important post on the fur trade route from St. Paul and Crow Wing to the Red River Valley. It was once the county seat, and had the U.S. Land Office for the district. When the county seat was established at Fergus Falls in 1872 the city was abandoned.
Erected 1948 by Minnesota Department of Highways and the Minnesota Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 46° 25.615′ N, 95° 34.773′ W. Marker is in Ottertail, Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 78 and Bay View Road on State Highway 78. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottertail MN 56571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Otter Tail City & Ottertail Village (here, next to this marker); First County Seat of Otter Tail County (within shouting distance of this marker); Craigie Flour Mill (approx. 5 miles away); Old Clitherall (approx. 11½ miles away); Perham (approx. 11.6 miles away); Arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway at Perham (approx. 11.6 miles away).
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Photographed By Liz Koele, December 22, 2021
2. Otter Tail City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
