Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"Kandiyohi"
An Idealized Statue Typifying the Meaning of the Word
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
1. "Kandiyohi" Marker
This Indian image first became part of Willmar in 1915, when it appeared as the Kandiyohi County Bank symbol. That same year, artist Eben E. Lawson, commissioned by the bank, created "Kandiyohi," a smaller sculpture which was the basis for this larger statue.
In 1929, "Chief Kandiyohi" (a nickname the Indian symbol received, although there never really was a chief by that name) found a home with the Bank of Willmar following several bank mergers.
Bank of Willmar President Norman Tallakson contracted to have this 17-foot statue made in 1956. It was mounted on the bank overlooking Litchfield Avenue for 27 years.
On July 25, 1983, the statue was moved to this site, after it was donated to the City of Willmar and Kandiyohi County by First American Bank and Trust of Willmar.
Erected 1985 by the Kandiyohi County Historical Society; the First American Bank and Trust of Willmar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1830.
Location. 45° 7.201′ N, 95° 2.967′ W. Marker is in Willmar, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County. Marker is at the intersection of Becker Avenue Southwest and 5th Street Southwest, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kandiyohi County Indian History (here, next to this marker); Geology of the Willmar Region (approx. half a mile away); Veterans War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sperry House (approx. ¾ mile away); Berger Thorson Killed (approx. ¾ mile away); The History of Kaffe Fest (approx. 0.8 miles away); Judge Qvale Cabin (approx. 0.8 miles away); District #18 Schoolhouse (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willmar.
More about this marker. The marker has the Historic Site seal of the Kandiyohi County Historical Society · 1895.
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
2. "Kandiyohi" Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
3. "Kandiyohi" Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
4. Kandiyohi Statue
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
5. Kandiyohi Statue and Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 16, 2014
6. Kandiyohi Statue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 13, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
