Morris in Stevens County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wadsworth Trail
October 23, 2024
1. Wadsworth Trail Marker
To commemorate
Wadsworth Trail
Established in 1864 from St. Cloud to Fort Wadsworth, later called Fort Sisseton.
This trail was used by soldiers and traders who came up the Mississippi River by boat; it passed through Sauk Centre, Gager's Station (which was located four and one-half miles north and east of this spot) Toqua, Browns Valley and the government agency on the Sisseton Reservation.
Erected 1929 by Wadsworth Trail Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 45° 35.36′ N, 95° 54.761′ W. Marker is in Morris, Minnesota, in Stevens County. It is on East 7th Street east of California Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located in East Side Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morris MN 56267, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: The Dormitory at the Morris Industrial School for Indians (approx. half a mile away).
Also see . . .
1. Wadsworth Trail - Stevens County Historical Society
this page online
2. The Wadsworth way | Senior Perspective. (Submitted on October 29, 2024.)
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2. Wadsworth Trail Marker
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3. Wadsworth Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2024. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2024.
