Hutchinson in McLeod County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Chief Little Crow

1818-1863

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

1. Chief Little Crow Plaques

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

He fought for the Indian's right
to live in peace in this land.
Gift · Mr. & Mrs. Les Kouba · 1982
Erected 1937 The red of the sunset upon these waters reminds us that all blood is red--even that of the red-skin who fought us for possession of this stream, and in the mist which rises from the river we see the smoke of the pipe of peace between all peoples curling upward from the valley of the Crow.

Erected 1982 by Mr. & Mrs. Les C. Kouba.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian.

Location. 44° 53.754′ N, 94° 22.205′ W. Marker is in Hutchinson, Minnesota, in McLeod County. Memorial is on 3rd Avenue NW west of Main Street North (Minnesota Highway 15), on the left when traveling west. Marker is in Eheim Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hutchinson MN 55350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cupola Restoration Project (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Hutchinson Stockade

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(approx. ¼ mile away); American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Chief Little Crow (approx. 6.2 miles away); St Joseph's Church and School (approx. 7.4 miles away); Daniel A. Cross (approx. 7.8 miles away); St. Columban Cemetery (approx. 10.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hutchinson.

Regarding Chief Little Crow. On August 18, 1862, the Minnesota Dakota, also known by the French term, “Sioux," waged war against the United States following two years of unfulfilled treaty obligations. Reluctantly leading the Dakota into battle was Chief Little Crow. His fighters attacked with speed and surprise, killing nearly everyone in their path.
Most Dakota fighters surrendered on September 26, 1862, after the Battle of Wood Lake. Chief Little Crow fled Minnesota, then later returned. On July 3, 1863, approximately six miles north of here, Little Crow was mortally wounded by bullets fired by a farmer and his son, as Little Crow and his son picked berries in a field.

Also see . . . Little Crow. Wikipedia entry. Legacy.

Chief Little Crow Plaques and Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

2. Chief Little Crow Plaques and Sculpture

Eheim Park · Crow River

"In 1937, the city of Hutchinson erected a large bronze statue of Little Crow in a spot overlooking the Crow River near the Main Street bridge access to the downtown business district. In 1982, sculptor Robert Johnson and the sculptor of the original statue, Les Kouba, created an updated statue..." (Submitted on January 4, 2014.)

Additional keywords. Thaóyate Dúta; Taoyateduta

Chief Little Crow Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

3. Chief Little Crow Sculpture

Sculpture Base image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

4. Sculpture Base

Chief Little Crow
1820-1863
Presented to the city of
Hutchinson
by
Mr. & Mrs. Les C. Kouba
1981

Nearby Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, October 25, 2013

5. Nearby Plaque

Eheim Park
Dedicated to Joseph Eheim
June 27, 1947
as a memorial to his long and
faithful service to the people
of Hutchinson and vicinity.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.