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

"Before the Ojibwe"

— Circle of Time —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

1. "Before the Ojibwe" Marker

Inscription. Descendants of the early man in the Leech Lake Area consisted of contemporaries of the woolly mammoth. Artifacts of the huge ivory tusks have been found in their burial grounds around Leech Lake. A civilization of the native Americans known as the Laurel Culture existed in Northern Minnesota before the birth of Christ. The Blackduck Culture existed in our area about 1,000 years after. The Mandans and the Gros Ventures were on Leech Lake at one time and the Dakota Sioux arrived during the 1600s. In the middle of the 1700s, the Ojibwe drove the Dakota Sioux out of the area and made Leech Lake their home. The prehistoric Native American depicted here, not only took care of her children, but did all the ricing, gardening and gathering of the maple sap for sugar. Later when the Ojibwe came, it was their long-lasting desire to live up to their motto — “We Come Together”.

Donated by Ringle Endowment Fund of the
Walker Area Foundation in honor of the
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Erected 2015 by The City of Walker, Minnesota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music

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• Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women.

Location. 47° 6.099′ N, 94° 34.689′ 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: "Stimulated Exploration" (here, next to this marker); "We Come Together"

"Before the Ojibwe" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

2. "Before the Ojibwe"

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

(here, next to this marker); "Spare That Tree" (here, next to this marker); "A Possible Discovery" (here, next to this marker); "Good News" (here, next to this marker); "Big Enough to Keep" (here, next to this marker); "Thank You Mr. Lincoln" (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

"Before the Ojibwe" Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

3. "Before the Ojibwe" 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. “Before the Ojibwe” is in the left foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on December 2, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.