Near Knife River in Lake County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Buchanan
Photographed By Keith L, June 12, 2011
1. Buchanan Marker
This town site, named after President Buchanan, was laid out in October 1856. From September 1857 until May 1859 the place though little less than wilderness, was the seat of the U.S. Land Office for the Northeastern District of Minnesota. After the removal of the land office the settlement disappeared.
Erected 1940 by the State of Minnesota Department of Highways and Minnesota Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan, and the Minnesota Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 46° 56.091′ N, 91° 48.311′ W. Marker is near Knife River, Minnesota, in Lake County. Marker is on North Shore Drive (County Highway 61) 0.8 miles south of Old North Shore Road (County Road 290), on the left when traveling south. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Arthur V. Rohweder Memorial Highway (approx. 1.1 miles away); Clifton–French River (approx. 5 miles away); Two Harbors Iron Ore Docks (approx. 8½ miles away); Edna G. (approx. 8½ miles away); Agate Bay Light Station (approx. 8½ miles away); Welcome to Paul H. Van Hoven Park (approx. 8½ miles away); Agate Bay Commercial Fishing Village (approx. 8.6 miles away); Agate Bay Breakwater (approx. 8.6 miles away).
Photographed By Keith L, June 12, 2011
2. Buchanan Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 12, 2011
3. Buchanan Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 12, 2011
4. Buchanan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 161 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
