Jordan in Scott County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Nachbar Donated Site
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
1. Nachbar Donated Site Marker
This site donated by Clement A. Nachbar, Mankato, Minn. Honoring the memory of his parents Mathias Nachbar & Wilhelmina Mertens Nachbar, who with their pioneer parents settled in Jordan vicinity, Minnesota Territory, in 1855. Dedicated to the early pioneers, and to be used exclusively for Historical and Memorial purposes, and for the enjoyment of the citizens of Jordan, for all time. 1937
Erected 1937.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 44° 39.97′ N, 93° 37.727′ W. Marker is in Jordan, Minnesota, in Scott County. It is at the intersection of South Varner Street and 1st Street East on South Varner Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jordan MN 55352, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Minnesota River Valley and in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Service Roll (approx. 4.9 miles away); Echoes of the Past (approx. 5.3 miles away); Stephen Kult Clothing Store (approx. 6.7 miles away); Minnesota Valley Oil Co. (approx. 6.7 miles away); Church by-the River, Presbyterian Church (approx. 6.7 miles away); Funk Hardware Store
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Also see . . . City of Jordan. City website homepage (Submitted on September 21, 2013.)
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
2. Nachbar Site and Marker
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
3. Log House
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, May 16, 2013
4. Nearby Waterfall at Lagoon Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
