Hiawatha in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Master Map
Photographed by Keith L, April 28, 2011
1. Master Map Marker
1 Main Glen Entrance
2 Abandoned Falls Marker
3 Master Map
4 Ecological Marker
5 Spring-fed Wetland
6 Old Godfrey Mill Site
7 Lower Glen Geology
8 Camp Fire Area
9 Springs Marker
10 St. Peter Limestone Marker
11 Mississippi Confluence
12 Stone Quarry
13 Lower Glen Entrance
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At this point you are near the original mouth of Minnehaha Creek where it formerly emptied into the Mississippi River at a level equal to the top of the falls. Close observation will reveal many of the physical features of geological history. One can observe the hard platville limestone formations at the upper level of the glen, underlain by softer sandstone which is eroded by the waters, eventually undercutting the limestone which breaks off, falls down and causes the waterfall to slowly move upstream. You will notice many large boulders of granite and basalt throughout the glen which were carried to our area by glaciation.
Minnehaha Glen Development
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 1969
Erected 1969 by the Minnehaha Glen Development, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Main Entrance Minnehaha Lower Glen (within shouting distance of this marker); Geology of Minnesota (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gunnar Wennerberg (about 300 feet away); John Harrington Stevens House (about 400 feet away); Col. John H. Stevens (about 500 feet away); Stevens House (about 500 feet away); President Lyndon B. Johnson at Minnehaha Falls (about 700 feet away); Minnehaha Depot (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.
Another marker is no longer nearby. George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This marker shows the locations of the other markers in the park, however, most of these markers are missing.
Photographed by Keith L, April 28, 2011
2. Master Map Marker
Photographed by Keith L, April 28, 2011
3. Master Map Marker
Photographed by Keith L, April 28, 2011
4. Path at Glen
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
