Fort Snelling in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Flagpole

Reconstructed (Original in this location 1820-39)

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 31, 2024

1. Flagpole Marker

Inscription.

The garrison's first flagpole was right in front of the Round Tower.

The flagpole was moved around the fort quite a bit, eventually to Taylor Avenue on the upper post. The first flagpole, made of green wood, soon rotted and was replaced. The storage box at the base of the pole often held flags. The post's children sometimes hid in it, too.

On October 20, 1946, Fort Snelling ceased to be an Army post, and the garrison flag was lowered for the last time.

Captions:
During the Civil War, the flagpole was moved from atop the Round Tower to in front of the Commanding Officer's House.
Last location of the garrison flagpole in front of the Headquarters building on Taylor Ave.

Erected by Minnesota Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 44° 53.564′ N, 93° 10.918′ W. Marker is in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It can be reached from Tower Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Tower Ave, Minneapolis MN 55417, 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: The Round Tower (a few steps from this marker); DAR Commemorative Plaques

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(a few steps from this marker); The Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Three Sisters Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Gatehouse and Guardhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peters Agency (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sutler Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Executions at Fort Snelling (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Snelling.

Photographed by Connor Olson, August 31, 2024

2. Flagpole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2024, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.