Mille Lacs Kathio State Park near Onamia in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
A Wealth of History
Kathio - A Place of Choice
| — | National Historic Landmark District | — |
Photographed by McGhiever, May 29, 2025
1. A Wealth of History Marker
"The Cooper site is the flagship of Mille Lacs archaeology. The strategic and economic importance of this point on the lake highlights the connections between the landscape and the human past. This site and its many features, including the houses, ricing pits and the palisade, confront us with the complexity and possibilities of the region's cultural heritage. Thousands of years of history at this one place allow us to reflect on how the world has changed in that time, and how we have changed it."
David Mather, National Register Archaeologist Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office
Erected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 46° 8.728′ N, 93° 46.555′ W. Marker is near Onamia, Minnesota, in Mille Lacs County. It is in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park. It can be reached from the road to Ogechie Campground. The marker is on the Kathio Landmark Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Onamia
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Minnesota. It is also 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 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: House & Home (a few steps from this marker); Resources for the "Good Life" (a few steps from this marker); The Palisade (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeology Uncovers the Unwritten Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Dakota Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Ojibwe Wild Rice Harvest (within shouting distance of this marker); "Kathio" or "Isanti?" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Wealth of Resources (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Onamia.
Photographed by McGhiever, May 29, 2025
2. A Wealth of History Marker at the Cooper Site on the Kathio Landmark Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
