Saint Anthony Main in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

In commemoration of the courageous French explorers

Photographed by McGhiever, May 20, 2023

1. In commemoration of the courageous French explorers Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In commemoration of the courageous French explorers whose discoveries inspired French settlement and anticipated the growth of the City of Minneapolis, this plaque was dedicated by His Excellency, Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, Ambassador of France to the United States, on March 27, 1976.

Etonnants Voyageurs! Quelles nobles histoires
Nous lison dans vos yeux profonds comme les mers!
Montrez-nous les écrins de vos riches mémoires.

Baudelaire

This plaque placed by the Minneapolis '76 Bicentennial Commission in commemoration of the nation's Bicentennial

Erected 1976 by Minneapolis '76 Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 44° 59.199′ N, 93° 15.47′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Saint Anthony Main. It is on Lourdes Place east of Hennepin Avenue, on the left when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Lourdes Place, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

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 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 Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eliza Winston (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richard Chute Square (about 500 feet away); Symbols on the Skyline (about 500 feet away); The Ard Godfrey House (about 600 feet away); Stepping Stone Between East and West (about 700 feet away); The Whirlpool (about 700 feet away); Joseph N. Nicollet (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Street Builds (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Marker next to the stairs of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 8, 2023

2. Marker next to the stairs of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 8, 2023

3. The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.