Near Libby in Aitkin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sandy Lake Post
Photographed By Liz Koele, January 13, 2022
1. Sandy Lake Post Marker
Of the American Fur Company was established near here about 1830, after an earlier location further south at the Northwest Company’s station had been abandoned.
William A. Aitkin for many years was a leading trader in this region. Indian missions were also located here from 1832 to 1855.
Erected 1930.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 46° 47.263′ N, 93° 19.205′ W. Marker is near Libby, Minnesota, in Aitkin County. Marker can be reached from 531st Lane east of Highway 65, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located near the Sandy Lake Recreation Area Campground, accessed via 531st Lane. It is near the dam across the Sandy River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palisade MN 56469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Where River Roads Met (approx. one mile away); Big Sandy Lake Reservoir (approx. one mile away); The Ojibwe's Sandy Lake Journey (approx. one mile away); "Tell him I blame him for the children we have lost...." (approx. one mile away); Glacial Lake Aitkin / Peat (approx. 12˝ miles away).
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Photographed By Liz Koele, January 13, 2022
2. Sandy Lake Post Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
