Near Morton in Redwood County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Myrick's Trading Post Site
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
1. Myrick's Trading Post Site Marker
Myrick's trading-post,
Aug. 18, 1862.
Erected 1898 by the Minnesota Valley Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1946.
Location. 44° 31.611′ N, 94° 57.88′ W. Marker is near Morton, Minnesota, in Redwood County. Marker is on County Highway 2, 0.1 miles east of Porter Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32469 Redwood County Highway 2, Morton MN 56270, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Remains of Hon. J.W. Lynde (within shouting distance of this marker); Forbes' Trading Post Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert's Trading Post Site (about 500 feet away); Court Martial Site (about 700 feet away); Redwood Ferry (approx. 1˝ miles away); Repatriation Monument (approx. 1.6 miles away); St. Cornelia's Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mdewakanton Ehdakupi Wanagi Makoce (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morton.
More about this marker. In 1862, the Minnesota Dakota, also known by the French
this page online
The Minnesota Valley Historical Society was composed of citizens of Renville and Redwood counties, that contracted with the Peterson Granite Company of St. Paul, to identify and mark historic sites. "As time passes the exact sites of many or these memorable incidents are liable to be lost, and the society wisely concluded to locate and mark them now, while there are living witnesses and other competent authorities to designate them."
source: New Ulm Review; January 27, 1897
Also see . . . Dakota War of 1862. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
2. Myrick's Trading Post Site and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
