Hutchinson in McLeod County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hutchinson Stockade
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
1. Hutchinson Stockade Marker
This tablet marks the site of a stockade built by the Settlers Of Hutchinson And Vicinity For Protection Against The Sioux Indians. Sept. 4, 1862, Chief Little Crow's band attacked the stockade and was repulsed.
Erected 1905.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is October 4, 1971.
Location. 44° 53.528′ N, 94° 22.085′ W. Marker is in Hutchinson, Minnesota, in McLeod County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue East and Hassan Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on Washington Avenue East. Marker is in Library Square north of the Hutchinson Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Hassan Street Southeast, Hutchinson MN 55350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cupola Restoration Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Little Crow (approx. ¼ mile away); American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Chief Little Crow (approx. 6½ miles away); St Joseph's Church and School
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Regarding Hutchinson Stockade. In 1862, the Minnesota Dakota, also known by the French term, “Sioux," waged war against the United States following two years of unfulfilled treaty obligations. During the U.S.–Dakota War, several hundred settlers had taken refuge at the Hutchinson stockade (a timber fort).
Also see . . .
1. Sketches of the History of Hutchinson 1901. The Attack at Hutchinson. "Soon the Indians were seen circling around the town in all directions, except to the south. From the point where they were first seen to Chelsey's at the southeast corner of the town, there was a continuous line of them..." (Submitted on November 7, 2013.)
2. Dakota War of 1862. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 7, 2013.)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
2. Hutchinson Stockade Site and Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013
3. Nearby Statue and Plaque
Hutchinson, Minnesota ·
1855 - 2005 ·
Founders
Judson, John & Asa
Hutchinson ·
This sesquicentennial sculpture is a gift to the city from the Hutchinson Telephone Company ·
In Honor of
The Clay Families
Robert V. Wilde, Sculpter ·
Dedicated
September 11, 2005
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,790 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
