Near St. Peter in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Old French Cemetery
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
1. The Old French Cemetery Marker
was located south of this ravine.
The earliest settlers and a few Indians
were buried there until about 1850.
(D. A. R. Emblem)
Erected by
Traverse des Sioux Chapter, D.A.R.
1939
Erected 1939 by Traverse Des Sioux Chapter, D.A.R..
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 44° 21.252′ N, 93° 57.339′ W. Marker is near St. Peter, Minnesota, in Nicollet County. It can be reached from Old Minnesota Avenue west of Minnesota Avenue (U.S. 169). A small parking lot is just west of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Peter MN 56082, 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: The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux (within shouting distance of this marker); Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring the River Valley (approx. 0.2 miles away); A River Crossroad (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
2. The Old French Cemetery Marker
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
3. Ravine
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
4. Trail to Marker
Looking towards the west, the Old French Cemetery marker is beyond this sign along the right side of the trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
