Near Carlton in Carlton County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Josiah B. Scovell
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1. Josiah B. Scovell Marker
One half mile south of this point lie three islands, known as numbers 1, 2, & 3, in the St. Louis River, which were settled by Josiah Boardman Scovell, original U.S. patentee in 1881, who retained ownership for the balance of his life.
Islands donated as part of Jay Cooke State Park by Edith Scovell on Nov. 18, 1944 in memory of her father.
Erected 1957.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1922.
Location. 46° 39.215′ N, 92° 21.119′ W. Marker is near Carlton, Minnesota, in Carlton County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 210, 3.9 miles east of State Highway 45, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Jay Cooke State Park; vehicle permit (fee) required. Marker is along a walking trail near the rustic picnic grounds southeast of Forbay Lake. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 East State Highway 210, Carlton MN 55718, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henry C. Hornby (here, next to this marker); Geology of Minnesota
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2. Josiah B. Scovell Marker
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Also see . . . Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Jay Cooke State Park. (Submitted on March 24, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.)
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3. Josiah B. Scovell Marker
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4. St. Louis River
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5. St. Louis River
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6. Nearby J. Rodney Paine Plaque
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7. J. Rodney Paine Plaque
The State of Minnesota recognizes J. Rodney Paine first superintendent of Jay Cooke State Park 1913 - 1931 for his contributions to the development of public parks.
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8. Ant Mound Sign in Park
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9. BIG ant houses!
The dirt mounds you see around you are the homes of wood ants also called Formica ants. Each colony can house thousands of ants. It can last for many decades. The colony is able to multiply when one of the fertile queens, surrounded by part of the female worker force, walks to a new nest site and builds another mound. This newly made mound still remains as part of the original colony and is connected through trails. Help protect our ants by not throwing rocks and sticks at them or their home.
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10. Jay Cooke State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 24, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
