Chaska in Carver County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Jonathan in Chaska

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

1. Jonathan in Chaska Marker

Inscription. This silo marks the site of the Christian Bender farm, homesteaded in 1854. George Bender, grandson of Christian, sold the farm to Henry McKnight in 1963. This was the first farm to become part of Jonathan.
Dedicated October 13, 2001

Erected 2001.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1541.

Location. 44° 49.194′ N, 93° 36.178′ W. Marker is in Chaska, Minnesota, in Carver County. It is at the intersection of North Chestnut Street (State Highway 41) and Hundertmark Road, on the left when traveling north on North Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chaska MN 55318, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Minnesota River Valley

and in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brinkhaus Livery Stable (approx. 2.3 miles away); City Square Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Little Rapids Fur Post (approx. 2.6 miles away); Welcome 2 Paisley Park (approx. 3.6 miles away); Van De Veire Knoll (approx. 3.9 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 4 miles away); Funk Hardware Store (approx. 4 miles away); Samuel William Pond (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chaska.

Also see . . .
1. Jonathan, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. "Jonathan, Minnesota is a homeowners' association that is a remnant of a planned community development within the city of Chaska, Minnesota in Carver County. It was named for Jonathan Carver, for whom Carver County also is named... The development corporation folded in 1979, and Jonathan was annexed by the city of Chaska." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)

2. Chaska, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. "In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)

3. Jonathan Carver.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

2. Jonathan in Chaska Marker

Wikipedia entry. "Carver, Minnesota and Carver County, Minnesota were named in honor of Jonathan Carver for his exploration and mapping of the region." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)

Marker and Silo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

3. Marker and Silo

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

4. Silo

Site of First Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012

5. Site of First Farm

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,512 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.