Backus in Cass County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
City of Backus Time Capsule
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023
1. City of Backus Time Capsule Marker
at the dedication of
the Paul Bunyan Trail
Open on June 1, 2046
Erected 1996.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1996.
Location. 46° 49.207′ N, 94° 31.022′ W. Marker is in Backus, Minnesota, in Cass County. Marker is at the intersection of Washburn Avenue (State Highway 87) and Front Street North (State Highway 87), on the right when traveling east on Washburn Avenue. The marker is located at the Paul Bunyan State Trail trailhead in Backus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Front Street North, Backus MN 56435, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lucette Diana Kensack (approx. 7.7 miles away); Pine River Railway Depot (approx. 8.9 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Backus MN – Paul Bunyan Trail Towns. Excerpt:
The Paul Bunyan Trail passes through the center of present day Backus MN, population 246. Pine Mountain Lake is on the west, and the former business district is to(Submitted on December 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)the east. The community’s commercial services, located along State Hwy 371, can serve trail users. The view of the lake provided by the existing public water access and the small community park on nearby Pine Mountain Lake should attract many trail users. These two recreational facilities are only about a quarter of a mile from the Paul Bunyan trail.
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2. Paul Bunyan State Trail (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The Paul Bunyan State Trail is a multi-use recreational rail trail in north-central Minnesota, United States, running between the cities of Baxter/Brainerd and Bemidji. It is named after the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan of American folklore. The route was part of the Burlington Northern Railroad lines abandoned in 1983. The trail covers a distance of 120 miles.(Submitted on December 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023
2. City of Backus Time Capsule Marker
Looking south from Washburn Avenue. The Paul Bunyan State Trail trailhead and shelter are the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on December 20, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
