Fort Snelling in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Colonel Josiah Snelling
1782 – 1828
— Soldier · Pioneer · Builder —
As a soldier he was a true leader of men, loyal to his country and his superiors; as a pioneer he raised the flag of authority in a lawless wilderness and as a builder he erected more than stone walls for he laid the foundations of civilization in the Northwest.
Colonel W. E. Welsh, Commanding
1928
Erected 1928 by the Garrison of Fort Snelling.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1823.
Location. 44° 53.529′ N, 93° 11.072′ W. Marker is in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 55 north of State Highway 5, on the right when traveling north. The marker is next to the Fort Snelling Chapel parking area at Historic Fort Snelling (one mile east of the Twin Cities International Airport). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Paul MN 55111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Giacomo Constantino Beltrami (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth R. Snelling (a few steps from this marker); Service (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Identity (about 400 feet away); Hope (about 500 feet away); Perseverance (about 500 feet away); Sacrifice (about 500 feet away); Pride (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Snelling.
Also see . . . Josiah Snelling. "Upon arrival at his new post, Snelling found that the garrison he was sent to defend was really more of an encampment, so he began the construction of Fort St. Anthony (later Fort Snelling), an act that would become his greatest accomplishment." (Submitted on March 21, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,232 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.