Walker in Cass County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"Good News"

— Circle of Time —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

1. "Good News" Marker

Inscription. Missionaries were among the first to arrive in the Leech Lake Area and their work had a lasting impact on those who had settled there. Although their primary purpose was to spread the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ, they also served as peacemakers and interpreters. The Jesuits were the first to arrive in the mid 1600s. Europe’s hunger for fur brought many explorers and fur-traders, and missionaries continued to come to our area for the next two hundred years! They were instrumental in obtaining peace treaties between the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes, along with the English, French, Swedish, German and Norwegian immigrants who had settled in the area that later became known as Walker, Minnesota and established churches in languages respective to their individual nationalities.

"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Donated by the family of Reverend C.F.W. Walther

Erected 2015 by The City of Walker, Minnesota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.

Location.

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47° 6.1′ N, 94° 34.69′ W. Marker is in Walker, Minnesota, in Cass County. It is at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue West (State Highway 200/371) and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Minnesota Avenue West. This “Circle of Time” sculpture and historical marker are located in front of the Cass County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker MN 56484, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Northland. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Thank You Mr. Lincoln" (here, next to this marker); "We Come Together" (here, next to this marker); "Before the Ojibwe" (here,

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

2. "Good News"

The sculpture rests atop this pillar; the marker is mounted on the front.

next to this marker); "A Possible Discovery" (here, next to this marker); "Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" (here, next to this marker); "Stimulated Exploration" (here, next to this marker); "Respect for Human Life" (here, next to this marker); "Spare That Tree" (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walker.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Circle of Time

"Good News" Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

3. "Good News" Sculpture

The artist is Joel Randell.

<i>“Circle of Time”</i> Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

4. “Circle of Time” Monument

The monument consists of 13 individual sculptures, each with an interpretive historical marker. “Good News” is in the center foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.