New Ulm in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Somsen Hitching Post
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
1. Somsen Hitching Post Marker
The home of Henry N. Somsen, Sr. was once located on this site. Visitors would tie their horses to this hitching post.Erected 1985 by Ann & Henry N. Somsen, Jr., generous supporters of the New Ulm Public Library.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1916.
Location. 44° 18.791′ N, 94° 27.676′ W. Marker is in New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown County. Marker is on North Broadway (State Highway 15 / 68) south of 1st North Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the New Ulm Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 North Broadway, 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. Two Battles of New Ulm (a few steps from this marker); Arbeiter Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Guardians of the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); New Ulm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Post Office (about 300 feet away); Frederick Forster Building
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Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
2. Somsen Hitching Post and Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
3. Somsen Hitching Post
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 20, 2013
4. Somsen Hitching Post
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
