Near Frontenac in Goodhue County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Beauharnois
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
1. Fort Beauharnois Marker
Inscription.
Fort Beauharnois. . On the shore of Lake Pepin just north of here a French expedition commanded by LaPerriere and accompanied by two Jesuits in September 1727 built a substantial log fort and the mission of St. Michael the Archangel. The post was occupied periodically until about 1756. ,
[seals of the Minnesota Department of Highways and Minnesota Historical Society] , 2010 Replica of Original 1940 Plaque.
On the shore of Lake Pepin just north of here a French expedition commanded by LaPerriere and accompanied by two Jesuits in September 1727 built a substantial log fort and the mission of St. Michael the Archangel. The post was occupied periodically until about 1756.
[seals of the Minnesota Department of Highways and Minnesota Historical Society]
2010 Replica of Original 1940 Plaque
Erected 1940 by the Minnesota Department of Highways and Minnesota Historical Society. (Marker Number GD-FLC-056.)
Location. 44° 30.418′ N, 92° 19.464′ W. Marker is near Frontenac, Minnesota, in Goodhue County. It can be reached from the intersection of Great River Road (State Highway 61 / 63) and County 2 Boulevard (County Road 2), on the right when traveling north. Marker is at a highway wayside accessible from County 2 Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake City MN 55041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in the Driftless Area Bluff Country, 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
2. Fort Beauharnois. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on July 30, 2011.)
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
2. Fort Beauharnois Marker
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
3. Fort Beauharnois Marker
Frontenac State Park Information Kiosk [background]
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
4. Wayside
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
5. Small Plaque below Marker
Constructed by
National Youth
Administration
1940
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
6. Frontenac State Park Kiosk
Welcome to Frontenac State Park
Below the bluffs surrounding Lake Pepin, Wells Creek flows into the Mississippi River, creating a delta. Here the merging waters form Sand Point, a special gathering spot for birds. From seasonal migrants to year-round residents, the concentration and variety of birds found on the point is unique. A short walk will take you there. The Sand Point Trail and orientation sign is located behind you, just across County Road 2. See the other side of this kiosk for more information about Frontenac State Park.
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
7. Frontenac State Park Kiosk
[east side]
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
8. Nearby Sign
Prairie Restoration
This site is being actively managed to restore the prairie community. Prairie is a permanent grassland that contains many kinds of grasses and flowering plants and a variety of birds and other animals. Prairie is a complex biological community very unlike the annual farm crops now grown in most of what was once prairie. Restoration is an artificial, still largely experimental, attempt to regenerate a natural biological community. It involves prescribed fire, plantings, weed control and many other techniques. Many years, perhaps decades, of patient work will be required to even partially restore this prairie.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,340 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 30, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
