St. Joseph in Stearns County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
St. Joseph Blockhouse
Photographed By Liz Koele, January 11, 2022
1. St. Joseph Blockhouse Marker
At this point the citizens erected one of three pentagonal blockhouse of green timber, with sides 50 feet long, in August 1862, during the Sioux Outbreak.
A second blockhouse stood near the present grounds of St. Benedict’s College. These forts effectively protected this important town on the Red River Trail against Indian threats.
Erected 1941 by Minnesota Department of Highways and the Minnesota Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1862.
Location. 45° 33.98′ N, 94° 19.368′ W. Marker is in St. Joseph, Minnesota, in Stearns County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 2nd Avenue Northwest and West Birch Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located within Centennial/Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Joseph MN 56374, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Walburg Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint John's Abbey and University (approx. 3½ miles away); St. John's Abbey and University Old Church and Quadrangle (approx. 3½ miles away); St. John's Abbey and University
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Photographed By Liz Koele, January 11, 2022
2. St. Joseph Blockhouse 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 115 times since then and 20 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.
