Chisago City in Chisago County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Vilhelm Moberg Park

Photographed by McGhiever, May 26, 2024

1. Vilhelm Moberg Park Marker

Inscription.

Was dedicated to the memory and legacy of Vilhelm Moberg and the Swedish heritage of the Chisago Lakes Area during their visit to Chisago City on

September 13, 1996
By
Their Royal Majesties

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Immigration • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1996.

Location. 45° 22.378′ N, 92° 53.475′ W. Marker is in Chisago City, Minnesota, in Chisago County. It is at the intersection of Lake Boulevard (U.S. 8) and Isabel Street, on the right when traveling east on Lake Boulevard. The marker is at the northwest corner of Vilhelm Moberg Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10656 Railroad Avenue, Chisago City MN 55013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vilhelm Moberg (here, next to this marker); Navy SEAL Nicholas P. Spehar Memorial Highway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Extortion 17 Memorial (about 300 feet away); Chisago City Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Emigrants (approx. 2.3 miles away); Chisago County All Veterans Memorial

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); The Immigrant's Dream of America (approx. 2.3 miles away); Lindström's Iconic Water Tower (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chisago City.

Marker (left) at the entrance to Vilhelm Moberg Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, May 26, 2024

2. Marker (left) at the entrance to Vilhelm Moberg Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2. submitted on May 27, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.