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.
Location. 44° 18.697′ N, 94° 27.682′ W. Marker is in New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brown County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pioneers of Brown County Monument (within shouting distance
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 937 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
