New Ulm in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Wallachei

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

1. The Wallachei Marker

north side of marker

Inscription. This neighborhood dates back to the early days of New Ulm. Oral history suggests the borders shown above. The origin of the name “The Wallachei” is obscure. The most likely translation is “low land horse pasture.” Or, legend has it, Mr. Kraus had a horse named Walla. Each morning he would send his son out to the barn with the instruction: “Gibs” du Walla heu” (Give Walla hay). There were a few large families, large gardens, numerous farm animals, flocks of chickens, and outdoor privies. It was a tough, hard working neighborhood where outsiders were not always welcome. There was a small grocery, mink ranch, and gravel pit, all anchored by the Hauenstein Brewery. There was even a “Wallachei Clubhouse” to provide low-cost gemutlichkeit (fellowship). German-Bohemian names predominated such as: Hesse, Lamecker, Kagermeier, Prokosch, Wallner, and Wieland. The character of the area began to change when it became built-up beginning in the 1950′s. But its proud name endures.

Erected by: Junior Pioneers of New Ulm and Vicinity; German-
Bohemian Heritage Society; George L. Glotzbach;
and New Ulm Area Foundation. 2007

Erected 2007

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by Junior Pioneers of New Ulm and Vicinity; German-Bohemian Heritage Society; George L. Glotzbach;and New Ulm Area Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.

Location. 44° 17.644′ N, 94° 26.89′ W. Marker is in New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown County. It is on 17th Street South east of South Franklin Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in South Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 South State Street, New Ulm MN 56073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota and specifically in the Minnesota River Valley.

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,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Junior Pioneers of New Ulm and Vicinity

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

2. The Wallachei Marker

south side of marker with duplicate text

(approx. ¼ mile away); Adams Park (approx. half a mile away); 2011 Centennial of the Church of St. Mary (approx. one mile away); Charles Eugene Flandrau (approx. 1.1 miles away); Turner Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); Flandrau's Charge (approx. 1.3 miles away); Brown County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Ulm.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

3. The Wallachei Marker

north side of marker

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

4. The Wallachei Marker

south side of marker with duplicate text

South Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013

5. South Park and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,185 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 18, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.