Congdon Park in Duluth in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Tischer Creek

— Glensheen Historic Estate —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

1. Tischer Creek Marker

Inscription.
At one time, the waters of Tischer Creek were diverted upstream into a 60,000-gallon reservoir built between Superior Street and London Road. From there, it was piped via a private water main to 20-plus spigots for estate use.

On the west bank of Tischer, just across London Road, there was once a thriving small orchard.

Today Tischer Creek is now a designated trout stream. With a keen eye and a little luck, you may glimpse Rainbow trout. These members of the Salmon family are also called Steelheads for their silvery shimmer under the water.

Did you know?
These waters are called Tischer here on the estate. Above Glensheen, the creek is commonly known as Congdon Creek.

Erected by Glensheen Historic Estate. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 46° 48.865′ N, 92° 3.095′ W. Marker is in Duluth, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It is in Congdon Park. It can be reached from London Road (Voyageur Highway) (State Highway 61) 0.2 miles

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north of South 32nd Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the Glensheen Estate interpretive trail. Walking access is from the Glensheen Estate parking lot on the northeast side of the property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 London Road, Duluth MN 55804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region

and in the Iron Range.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lake Superior (a few steps from this marker); Stone Bridge & Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boathouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Glensheen Restoration (within shouting distance

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

2. Tischer Creek Marker

Looking south across the mouth of Tischer Creek; the marker is in the right foreground. The city of Duluth is faintly visible across Lake Superior in the distant left background.

of this marker); The Landscape (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glensheen (about 300 feet away); Servant's Courtyard (about 300 feet away); Carriage House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duluth.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Boat House and Pier (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Glensheen — The Historic Congdon Estate

Also see . . .
1. Tischer Creek (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Tischer Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It empties into Lake Superior in the city of Duluth on the grounds of the Glensheen Historic Estate. Tischer Creek was named after Urs and Elizabeth Tischer, pioneers who settled the area in the 1850s.

(Submitted on February 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Congdon Park (City of Duluth, Minnesota).

Excerpt: Located along Tischer Creek in the neighborhood that is named for it, Congdon Park features some of the most pristine hiking trails in Duluth, including
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

3. Tischer Creek Marker
Looking northwest from the lake shore; Tischer Creek is on the left.
beautiful bridges and stunning waterfalls. It was developed in 1908 on land donated by Chester Congdon, who was then building his Glensheen estate. The creek runs through the property, and he gave Duluth the park land and paid for its development on the condition that the city would stop using the creek as an open sewer.

(Submitted on February 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Tischer Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

4. Tischer Creek

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on February 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.