Owatonna in Steele County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Maxine Ronglien
October 31, 1934 - June 8, 2017
Photographed by McGhiever, October 3, 2025
1. Maxine Ronglien Marker
This Garden is dedicated in loving memory of Maxine Ronglien - wife, mother, co-founder of the Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum, and avid gardener. As the wife of State Schooler Harvey Ronglien, she understood the effects of institutional living and was inspired to help preserve this unique piece of Minnesota history. Because of Maxine's leadership, the State School children will always be remembered.
Erected by the Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 44° 5.388′ N, 93° 14.33′ W. Marker is in Owatonna, Minnesota, in Steele County. It can be reached from W. Hills Circle. The marker is in the traffic island in the middle of the parking lot northwest of the Administration Building and east of Cottage 11. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 565 W Hills Circle, Owatonna MN 55060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Minnesota. It is also in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Outdoor Audio Tour Station 3 of 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); There Were Many...I Was But One (within shouting distance of this marker); State School Buildings and Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); State Public School for Dependent & Neglected Children 1886 - 1945 (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Schoolers U.S. Military Memorial (about 300 feet away); History of State School Rock Garden (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owatonna.
Photographed by McGhiever, October 3, 2025
2. Maxine Ronglien Marker looking west toward Cottage 11
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
