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

"Respect for Human Life"

— Circle of Time —

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

1. "Respect for Human Life" Marker

Inscription. Many physicians have served the medical needs of the Leech Lake Area, beginning with Maji Gabowi, a documented medicine man of the Ojibwe Tribe. When Henry Schoolcraft led his first expedition in search of the source of the Mississippi, Dr. Houghton accompanied him and helped wipe out the smallpox epidemic in the Leech Lake Area in 1832. Dr. Marclay opened a sanitarium for tuberculosis called, Ah-Gwah-Ching in 1907, which was staffed by many doctors, including Dr. Crow and Williams. Dr. Rodwell, also Native American, was a true, old-fashioned country doctor, serving the area by horse, buggy and his little black bag. Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Ringle treated patients in the same manner — for 30 and 40 years respectively. The area’s medical needs are now served by two, well-equipped clinics — Sanford Health & Essentia Health — staffed by specialists in every phase of modern-day medicine, who do their best to abide by their Hippocratic Oath — respect for human life.

Donated by the WHS Class of 1954

Erected 2015 by The City of Walker, Minnesota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 47°

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6.1′ N, 94° 34.693′ W. Marker is in Walker, Minnesota, in Cass County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "More Than Just A Fish Camp!" (here, next to this marker); "Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" (here, next to this marker); "God Bless America" (here, next to this marker); "A Possible Discovery" (here, next to this marker); "Thank You Mr. Lincoln" (here, next to this marker); "The Wind Beneath Our Wings" (here, next to this marker); "Good News" (here, next to this marker); "Big Enough to Keep" (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 . . .
1. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

In 1832, he traveled [again] to the upper reaches of the Mississippi to settle continuing troubles between the Ojibwe and Dakota (Sioux) nations. He worked to talk to as many
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

2. "Respect for Human Life"
The sculpture rests atop this pillar; the marker is mounted on the front.
Native American leaders as possible to maintain the peace. He was also provided with a surgeon and given instructions to begin vaccinating Native Americans against smallpox. He determined that smallpox had been unknown among the Ojibwe before the return in 1750 of a war party that had contact with Europeans on the East Coast.

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

2. Minnesota State Sanatorium for Consumptives (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

In Minnesota more than 20,000 people died of tuberculosis between 1887 and 1899. At the time the only widely accepted treatment was fresh air and a healthy environment, which stimulated the body's immune system. In 1906 construction began for the Minnesota State Sanatorium for Consumptives about 3 miles south of the city of Walker. Also known as the Ah-Gwah-Ching Center, it was opened in 1907 to treat tuberculosis patients. The name "Ah-Gwah-Ching" means "out-of-doors" in the Ojibwe language. The sanatorium adopted new procedures as they arose. The center remained a treatment center for tuberculosis until January 1, 1962. During that time, it treated nearly 14,000 patients. In 1962, it became a state nursing home known as the Ah-Gwah-Ching Nursing Home, serving geriatric patients with various
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

3. "Respect for Human Life" Sculpture
The artist is Joel Randell.
mental and physical illnesses.

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

<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. “Respect for Human Life” is in the center foreground.

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 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.