New Ulm in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Roebbecke Mill
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
1. Roebbecke Mill Marker
Inscription.
Roebbecke Mill. . On this site in 1859 Frederick Roebbecke built a seventy foot high wooden windmill for grinding corn and grain. Situated on a prominent ridge, it commanded an excellent view of the scattered settlement. Barricaded with sacks of flour and grain, the mill was an important defense outpost in New Ulm during the 1862 Sioux uprising. On Saturday, August 23, intense fighting occurred about the mill, held by a small group of defenders. That evening it was fired and abandoned. Two days later New Ulm was evacuated. The settlers soon returned and reconstructed the settlement, but the windmill was never rebuilt.
On this site in 1859 Frederick Roebbecke built a seventy foot high wooden windmill for grinding corn and grain. Situated on a prominent ridge, it commanded an excellent view of the scattered settlement. Barricaded with sacks of flour and grain, the mill was an important defense outpost in New Ulm during the 1862 Sioux uprising. On Saturday, August 23, intense fighting occurred about the mill, held by a small group of defenders. That evening it was fired and abandoned. Two days later New Ulm was evacuated. The settlers soon returned and reconstructed the settlement, but the windmill was never rebuilt.
Erected 1965 by the Brown County Historical Society and Victor P. Reim.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 44° 18.697′ N, 94° 27.682′ W. Marker is in New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown County. It is on South State Street south of Center Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 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 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
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,240 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
