Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George B. Wright
October 24, 2024
1. George B. Wright Marker
Surveyor, Versatile Businessman, who founded Fergus Falls A.D. 1870, who promoted its Interests, took part in its early Activities & Controvercies, and whose Faith in "The Coming City" lent an Impetus which endures.
Erected 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 46° 16.887′ N, 96° 4.681′ W. Marker is in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. It is at the intersection of South Union Avenue and West Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Union Avenue. Located in George B. Wright Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fergus Falls MN 56537, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Great Fergus Falls Cyclone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Otter Tail River (about 500 feet away); Stealing the County Seat (about 700 feet away); Fergus Falls City Hall (about 700 feet away); George Washington Memorial Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Building / River Inn / City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Coming City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Water Power (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fergus Falls.
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Also see . . . George B. Wright, (sculpture). | SIRIS - Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. (Submitted on November 14, 2024.)
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2. George B. Wright Monument
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3. George B. Wright Monument
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