Near Clitherall in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Old Clitherall
Photographed By Liz Koele, December 22, 2021
1. Old Clitherall Marker
Known also as “Old Town,” about one quarter mile south, named for Major George B. Clitherall, U.S. Land Officer, was settled in 1865 by a seceding group of Latter Day Saints.
The community flourished for many years but gradually disintegrated, and with the building of New Clitherall, the old town has nearly disappeared.
Erected 1940.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 46° 16.204′ N, 95° 39.516′ W. Marker is near Clitherall, Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. Marker is on State Highway 210, on the right when traveling east. The marker is near the intersection of Klar Jo Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clitherall MN 56524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Craigie Flour Mill (approx. 7.2 miles away); Inspiration Peak (approx. 9.9 miles away); First County Seat of Otter Tail County (approx. 11˝ miles away); Otter Tail City & Ottertail Village (approx. 11˝ miles away); Otter Tail City (approx. 11˝ miles away).
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Photographed By Liz Koele, December 22, 2021
2. Old Clitherall 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 137 times since then and 43 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.
