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

"Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic"

— Circle of Time —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

1. "Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" Marker

Inscription. Everybody remembers their own teachers, but names like Cerkvenik, Olness, Olstlund and Wallin were special to our WHS Class of 1949 and their teachings have been preserved in our hearts and minds throughout our lives. In 1896 our predecessors attended school in the Court House, which was located on Main Street. In 1906, a permanent building was constructed where the school is now. In 1936, the WPA built an addition, which opened the year our class started Kindergarten. Another addition was built in 1950 and the original building was destroyed by a fire in 1965. In the 1990s, a trend toward consolidation resulted in the school being joined by Hackensack and Akeley, and the Walker Warriors became the Wolves from WHA! Its new curriculum included an Indian Education Program and a Community Education Program. Walker also boasts an Immanuel Lutheran Elementary School south of town.

Donated by the Class of 1949 & the families of their teachers

Erected 2015 by The City of Walker, Minnesota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 47° 6.1′ N,

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94° 34.692′ 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 the 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: "Respect for Human Life" (here, next to this marker); "Thank You Mr. Lincoln" (here, next to this marker); "More Than Just A Fish Camp!" (here, next to this marker); "Good News"

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

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

2. “Circle of Time” Monument

The monument consists of 13 individual sculptures, each with an interpretive historical marker. “Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic” is in the center foreground.

(here, next to this marker); "A Possible Discovery" (here, next to this marker); "God Bless America" (here, next to this marker); "We Come Together" (here, next to this marker); "The Wind Beneath Our Wings" (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

Also see . . . Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School (WHA) is a public high school located in Walker, Minnesota, United States. It is part of Independent School District #113. Students come from Walker, Hackensack, Akeley, Onigum, and Laporte, Minnesota.

(Submitted on November 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

"Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

3. "Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic"

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

"Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

4. "Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" Sculpture

The artist is Joel Randell.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.