Bayport in Washington County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Bicentennial Monument
Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011
1. Bicentennial Monument
In memory of the 200th
anniversary of the
American Revolution and
the freedoms for which
it was fought.
May they always be.
Sponsored by
Hesley Jensen Post 491
American Legion and friends
Beneath this monument is
a vault of memoirs to be
opened in the year 2076
Erected 1976 by Hesley Jensen Post 491 American Legion and friends.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of 76, Americas Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 45° 1.239′ N, 92° 46.845′ W. Marker is in Bayport, Minnesota, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street North (State Highway 95) and 4th Avenue North, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street North. Marker is at Bayport City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bayport MN 55003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Building a Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. Croix Crossing (approx. 1.3 miles away); Where's the State Boundary? (approx. 1½ miles away); Steamboats on the St. Croix (approx. 1½ miles away); White Pine Treaty (approx. 1½ miles away in Wisconsin); Lake St. Croix Overlook (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lake St. Croix (approx. 1.6 miles away).
Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011
2. Bicentennial Monument
Eagle Scout Project
Lance Meister
2008
Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011
3. Bicentennial Monument
Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011
4. Nearby Scouting Statue
[scouting symbol]
An American Tradition
Since 1910
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,721 times since then and 198 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
