South Bend Township near Mankato in Blue Earth County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George M. Palmer
1853 – 1939
Photographed By McGhiever, March 12, 2016
1. George M. Palmer Marker
As a member of the local advisory board of Minneopa State Park for many years, Mr. Palmer, in October 1927 instigated the planting of the plot of black walnut trees north of the railroad
Erected by Friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1927.
Location. 44° 8.929′ N, 94° 5.509′ W. Marker is near Mankato, Minnesota, in Blue Earth County. It is in South Bend Township. Marker can be reached from Gadwall Road (County Route 69), on the left when traveling west. The marker is in Minneopa State Park (fee area), just east of the parking lot at the end of the entrance road at the Waterfalls Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato MN 56001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Minnesota State Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Homestead of Robert & Frieda Ulmen (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Turning Point (approx. 1˝ miles away); Granary (approx. 1˝ miles away); Seppman Mill (approx. 1˝ miles away); The First Mahkato Memorial Wacipi (approx. 2.7 miles
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Photographed By McGhiever, July 23, 2022
2. George M. Palmer Marker opposite the parking lot at Minneopa State Park's Waterfalls Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
