Near Kettle River in Carlton County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

1872

Photographed by Keith L, September 28, 2007

1. 1872 Marker

Inscription. In memory of the Finnish pioneers who arrived here in the western part of Carlton County in 1872 and thereafter, and made their homes with courage and perseverance. Erected 1952 by Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society Chapter No. 3.

Muistoksi Suomalaisille esiraivaajille jotka saapuivat tanne lansi osaan Carlton Kauntia vuonna 1872 ja sen jalkeen rohkeasti, sitkeydella kotinsa. Perustivat pystyttanyt 1952 Minnesotan Suomalainen Amerikan Historiallinen Seura Osasto No. 3.

Erected 1952 by the Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 46° 32.116′ N, 92° 54.495′ W. Marker is near Kettle River, Minnesota, in Carlton County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 73 and Automba Road (County Road 6 & 131), on the right when traveling north on State Highway 73. Marker is at the northeast corner along a narrow highway pull-off drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kettle River MN 55757, 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

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 Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The 1918 Fire (approx. 3.6 miles

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away); Site of Mass Grave (approx. 9 miles away); Geology of Minnesota (approx. 9 miles away); Christopher C. Andrews, Conservation Pioneer (approx. 13.3 miles away).

Photographed by Keith L, September 28, 2007

2. 1872 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,496 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.