Courtland in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Courtland
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
1. Courtland Marker
1855 - First settlers were Jacob Harmon, Mr. Haresine, John Sidel, Jacob Gfeller, & Ole Nelson - Most of the early settlers came from Germany.
1856 - Village of Red Stone, near the ferry, was surveyed but never developed.
1856 - Hilo post office established in home of Wm. Duprey - Appointed postmaster.
1858 - Township and village surveyed - 7 years later was renamed Courtland.
1859 - Lutheran church was organized.
1862 - 9 people were murdered in the Sioux Uprising.
1882 - There were 3 general stores - harness shop - wagon shop - hotel & grain elevator.
Erected 1976 by the Nicollet County Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 44° 16.107′ N, 94° 20.503′ W. Marker is in Courtland, Minnesota, in Nicollet County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 14) and 4th Street (County Highway 24), on the left when traveling west on Main
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Evacuation of New Ulm (approx. 1˝ miles away); Adams Park (approx. 5.1 miles away); Cottonwood Twp. Evangelical Church and Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); Searles (approx. 5.2 miles away); New Ulm Spring (approx. 5.3 miles away); Junior Pioneers of New Ulm and Vicinity (approx. 5.3 miles away); Father Valentine Sommereisen (approx. 5˝ miles away); The Wallachei (approx. 5.6 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Courtland, Minnesota. City website homepage (Submitted on June 17, 2013.)
2. Courtland, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 17, 2013.)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
2. Courtland Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 5, 2014
3. Courtland Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 5, 2014
4. Courtland Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 5, 2014
5. Courtland Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
6. Courtland Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
