Holland Township near Prinsburg in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Dakota Camp

August 26, 2023

1. Dakota Camp Marker

Inscription. After the attack at the Lower Sioux Agency near Morton, twenty-five to thirty Dakota warriors camped here on August 18, 1862 en route to the lake settlements in Kandiyohi County. The Dakota in this party had frequently hunted in the lake region and were thoroughly acquainted with the country and many of the people, which gave them a military advantage.

Without a known leader, this band later joined a party of 110 warriors, under Chiefs Little Crow and Walk Among Sacred Stones, coming from the Battle of Birch Coulee toward objectives in Meeker and McLeod counties.

Erected by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Historical Society from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Kandiyohi County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is August 18, 1862.

Location. 44° 56.241′ N, 95° 13.659′ W. Marker is near Prinsburg, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County. It is in Holland Township. Marker is on 135th Street Southwest (County Highway 7) 0.2 miles north of 195th Avenue Southwest (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Raymond MN 56282, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies. Washburn Farm (approx. 2.7 miles away); Raymond, Minnesota Veterans Memorial (approx. 5½ miles away); 1873 Blizzard (approx. 9 miles away); Renville Legion Post 180 (approx. 10.3 miles away); Whitefield Town Site (approx. 12.8 miles away); "Kandiyohi" (approx. 15.3 miles away); Kandiyohi County Indian History (approx. 15.3 miles away); Geology of the Willmar Region (approx. 15.8 miles away).

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2. Dakota Camp Marker

Dakota Camp Marker, from the south image. Click for full size.

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3. Dakota Camp Marker, from the south

Dakota Camp Marker, from the north image. Click for full size.

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4. Dakota Camp Marker, from the north

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2023.