Ottertail in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Delbert Thalmann Park

October 24, 2024

1. Delbert Thalmann Park Marker

Inscription. In 1900 the Ottertail School House was built on this property. Delbert Thalmann purchased the school and property in 1968, dismantled the school, and used the wood to build an addition to his barn. Out of generosity, he gave the land back to the city to be used as a park for everyone to enjoy.

The city of Ottertail, along with Bonnie Thalmann, her children and grandchildren dedicate this park to Delbert Thalmann.

Ottertail Schoolhouse, 1969

• Dedicated August 2005 •

Erected 2005.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 46° 25.525′ N, 95° 33.478′ W. Marker is in Ottertail, Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. It is on First Street east of South Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottertail MN 56571, 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.

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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Otter Tail City & Ottertail Village (approx. one mile away); Otter Tail City (approx. one mile away); First County Seat of Otter Tail County (approx. one mile away); Otter Tail Lake (approx. 2.6 miles away); Leaf City (approx. 4½ miles away); Craigie Flour Mill (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named Craigie Flour Mill (approx. 5.7 miles away); Water Powered (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottertail.

October 24, 2024

2. Delbert Thalmann Park & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024.