Roseland Township near Blomkest in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Military Post

August 26, 2023

1. Military Post Marker

Inscription. Immediately following the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862, the United States Army established a chain of small military posts to stabilize the nearly abandoned frontier by keeping everyone—Dakota and settlers—out of the area. Temporarily mounted for this purpose, the Eighth Minnesota Infantry Regiment manned the forts and kept constant patrols running between them.

In 1865, a military post was established here. Routine patrols traveled north and south from this fort. Although the size of the post is unknown, most similar posts were very small. Records indicate that three soldiers died while serving at this post. This post closed in 1866 when the frontier was considered safe and the settlers were allowed to move back to the area.

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 this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 44° 59.167′ N, 94° 58.725′ W. Marker is near Blomkest, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County. It is in Roseland Township. Marker can be reached from 45th Street Southeast (County Highway 44) 0.4 miles north of 150th Avenue Southeast, on

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the right when traveling north. Located at Big Kandiyohi Lake County Park West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14391 45th St SE, Lake Lillian MN 56253, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1873 Blizzard (approx. 3.7 miles away); US-Dakota War of 1862 Aftermath (approx. 4.1 miles away); Tromso Norsk Evangeliske Kirken (approx. 4.2 miles away); Wakanda (approx. 4.9 miles away); John Other Day Camp (approx. 5.8 miles away); Whitefield Town Site (approx. 6.3 miles away); Farm Holiday Association (approx. 8 miles away); Carrie Johnson (approx. 8.2 miles away).

August 26, 2023

2. Military Post Marker

Military Post Marker, from the north image. Click for full size.

August 26, 2023

3. Military Post 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 91 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2023.