Leavenworth in Brown County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jackson Crossing
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
1. Jackson Crossing Marker
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Jackson Crossing. . About 5 blocks north of this marker was the location of a very important river crossing for the early settlers of this area, going from the "Shetek Trail" on the south to "Old Leavenworth" and New Ulm on the north side of the Cottonwood River. It was named after the first settler on this farm, John Jackson, who lived here at the time of the Sioux Indian conflict in August 1862. Jackson also erected the first water powered sawmill about 4 blocks northwest of this point around the year 1868. , John Jackson drowned in the Cottonwood River while fording the stream with a team of horses in 1872. John was married to Bertha, daughter of John Schneider early settler of Leavenworth township. ,
Erected by Richard Mathiowetz 1990.
About 5 blocks north of this marker was the location of a very important river crossing for the early settlers of this area, going from the "Shetek Trail" on the south to "Old Leavenworth" and New Ulm on the north side of the Cottonwood River. It was named after the first settler on this farm, John Jackson, who lived here at the time of the Sioux Indian conflict in August 1862. Jackson also erected the first water powered sawmill about 4 blocks northwest of this point around the year 1868.
John Jackson drowned in the Cottonwood River while fording the stream with a team of horses in 1872. John was married to Bertha, daughter of John Schneider early settler of Leavenworth township.
Location. 44° 13.409′ N, 94° 47.849′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Minnesota, in Brown County. Marker is on County Road 24, half a mile east of County Road 8, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located by Mathiowetz Construction Company. Touch for map
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30676 County Road 24, Sleepy Eye MN 56085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.