Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Jacob "Jake" Herzog

1886-1970

— Pillars of the City —

Jacob "Jake" Herzog Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

1. Jacob "Jake" Herzog Marker

Inscription. Austin native Jacob "Jake" Herzog was a machinist for the Milwaukee Railroad who ultimately became a prominent Mower County politician. He started his political career in 1912 as Third Ward Alderman on the Austin City Council followed by 12 years on the Mower County Board of Commissioners and later served as the District 5 State Representative in the Minnesota Legislature from 1949 to 1958. Through his leadership and vision, Herzog was responsible for the creation of East Side Lake, a depression-era project that came to fruition in the late 1930's. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the local American Red Cross, and served on several committees to further the growth of the city, including the development known as "Austin Acres" in the southwest sector, the grandstand at the fairgrounds, and the athletic field for Austin High School.

Erected 2022 by Austin Pillars of the City Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 43° 40.377′ N, 92° 58.477′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is on Main Street North just south of 7th Place Northwest

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, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on an Austin flood wall pillar, on the west side of Horace Austin Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street North, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Susan Grove (here, next to this marker); Dr. Olav H. Hegge (here, next to this marker); Larry L. Dolphin (a few steps from this marker); Michael C. Ruzek (a few steps from this marker); Patricia K. Piper (a few steps from this marker); Miguel Garate (a few steps from this marker); Geraldine A. Rasmussen (a few steps from this marker); Frank W. Bridges (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Austin Pillars of the City

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1. Austin Pillars of the City: Jacob "Jake" Herzog. Excerpt:

In 1935, Herzog was named to the Works Progress Administration (WPA) as a regional manpower director with an office in Rochester. He supervised the training pf WPA workers for private industry. He was later assigned to the War Manpower Commission with an office in St. Paul. He worked with many different industries to survey factories, streamline productivity and train handicapped persons for factory work. Once the war ended, after

2. Marker detail: Jacob "Jake" Herzog
10 years with the WPA, he returned to the Milwaukee Railroad and his home in Austin.

(Submitted on November 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. New public area at Austin’s East Side’s dam honors an Austin man who led its creation. Excerpt:

Jacob Herzog became inspired in 1910 after reading a newspaper article that put a $1 million value on a city having a lake. Now, a public area overlooking the East Side Lake dam recently has been officially named “Herzog View” in honor of the Austinite who championed the idea of the lake for several decades. A small pavilion, landscaping, decorative railings and a long sidewalk with fencing above the dam for anglers and others are featured at the overlook on the dam’s north side.

(Submitted on November 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

3. Jacob "Jake" Herzog Marker

Looking east. Austin Mill Pond in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.