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

"God Bless America"

— Circle of Time —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

1. "God Bless America" Marker

Inscription. Throughout our American History, Walker and the Leech Lake Area have provided men and women to serve in the military in every conflict our great country has endured. Since Walker was founded in 1896, many of its original citizens were veterans of the Civil War. William Spencer was the first man to give his life to serve his country in World War I and Robert Ross was the first in World War II. Therefore, the American Legion Post 134 in Walker is named, the Spencer-Ross 134 Legion Club. In 2015, the club was named, “The Best Legion Club in Minnesota”! It is very active in community affairs and has one of the finest Color Guards and Motorcycle Units in the area. John Sewell was the first Walker resident killed in the Korean conflict and Max Nelson was the first to give the ultimate sacrifice in Viet Nam. Throughout most recent years, our area has provided men and women to serve in many conflicts in the Middle East — conflicts necessary to maintain the high cost of freedom for our country — God bless America!

Donated by the Walker VFW, Legion and
members of their military families

Erected 2015 by The City of Walker, Minnesota.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 47° 6.099′ N, 94° 34.693′ 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

"God Bless America" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

2. "God Bless America"

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

markers are within walking distance of this marker: "The Wind Beneath Our Wings" (here, next to this marker); "More Than Just A Fish Camp!" (here, next to this marker); "A Possible Discovery" (here, next to this marker); "Big Enough to Keep" (here, next to this marker); "Respect for Human Life" (here, next to this marker); "Spare That Tree" (here, next to this marker); "Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" (here, next to this marker); "Stimulated Exploration" (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

"God Bless America" Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

3. "God Bless America" 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. “God Bless America” 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 229 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.