Downtown West in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Washburn and Pillsbury Clans
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 22, 2024
1. The Washburn and Pillsbury Clans Marker
Minneapolis flour milling magnate, Cadwallader C. Washburn, was a member of a Maine family that sent four brothers to Congress, all from different states. Cadwallader served Wisconsin as congressman (1854-61, 1867-71) and governor (1872-73). His younger brother, William D. Washburn, also a Minneapolis mill owner, became a Minnesota congressman in 1879 and US senator in 1889.
George A. and John S. Pillsbury, brothers from New Hampshire, became frontier businessmen and millers in Minneapolis. John was governor of Minnesota (1876-82). George's son, Charles A. Pillsbury, built an empire in flour and the grain trade.
Erected by the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 44° 58.909′ N, 93° 15.646′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Downtown West. It is on West River Parkway 0.2 miles west of Portland Avenue South, on the right when traveling west. Marker is along a walking path next to the Mississippi River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Minneapolis MN 55401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: The Barrel-Makers' Co-ops (within shouting distance
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Also see . . .
1. Cadwallader C. Washburn. Wikipedia entry. "Washburn teamed with John Crosby to form the Washburn-Crosby Company... The corporation eventually became known as General Mills." (Submitted on July 10, 2011.)
2. William D. Washburn. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on July 10, 2011.)
3. John S. Pillsbury. Wikipedia entry. "...his greatest success came when he founded C.A. Pillsbury and Company along with his family." (Submitted on July 10, 2011.)
4. Charles Alfred Pillsbury. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on July 10, 2011.)
Photographed by Keith L, April 29, 2011
2. The Washburn and Pillsbury Clans Marker
Photographed by Keith L, April 29, 2011
3. The Washburn and Pillsbury Clans Marker
Photographed by Keith L, April 29, 2011
4. The Washburn and Pillsbury Clans Marker
Photographed by Keith L, April 29, 2011
5. Nearby Former Flour Mills
Photographed by A.C. Bosselman & Co., circa 1905
6. Washburn Flour Mill "A" Minneapolis, Minn.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,780 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on November 11, 2014.
