Near Sacred Heart in Renville County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Farther and Gay Castle
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 25, 2013
1. Farther and Gay Castle Marker
These ruins are all that remain of a large stone house built in 1861 by Joseph R. Brown, frontier fur trader, Indian agent, politician, journalist, and inventor.
The house, known as Farther and Gay Castle, was a center of hospitality and happy family life for the short time that Brown, his mixed-blood Sioux wife, and their twelve children lived in it.
On August 19, 1862, during the Sioux Uprising, the Browns were forced to flee their home, which was looted and burned by the attacking Indians.
1958
Hans M. Strandjord
Nels M. Strandjord
Euphemia Strandjord
Donors of this
3 acre memorial park
in 1937
Erected 1968
Erected 1958.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 44° 41.783′ N, 95° 19.352′ W. Marker is near Sacred Heart, Minnesota, in Renville County. It is on 145th Street (County Road 15) 0.1 miles west of 180th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota and specifically in the Minnesota River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and on the Great Plains. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Joseph R. Brown House (a few steps from this marker); The Kittelsland Water Wheel (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Enestvedt Marker (approx. 1.4 miles away); A Family's Proud Heritage (approx. 1½ miles away); A New Life with Family and Friends (approx. 2.2 miles away); Boiling Spring (approx. 3.1 miles away); Vicksburg Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); Taoyateduta Leads His People in War (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacred Heart.
Regarding Farther and Gay Castle. The three-and-a-half
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 25, 2013
2. Farther and Gay Castle Marker
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 25, 2013
3. Farther and Gay Castle Ruins and Marker
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 25, 2013
4. Farther and Gay Castle Ruins
Much of the building stone was removed and incorporated into the homes and barns of local homesteaders
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, September 25, 2013
5. Farther and Gay Castle Ruins
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
National Register of Historic Places #86002838
Photographed by MCF Stillwater, January 18, 2005
6. Farther and Gay Castle Marker
Found this on our facility shared drive from 2005. No other information.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,448 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on June 13, 2024, by MCF Stillwater of Bayport, Minnesota.
