Central Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The House of John H. Stevens

— Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Trail —

Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011

1. The House of John H. Stevens Marker

Inscription. The US Post Office stands on the site of the first permanent dwelling in what is now Minneapolis. The land was part of the Fort Snelling Military Reservation in 1849, but the army allowed John H. Stevens to build a house in return for operating a ferry above the falls.

For a time, John Stevens and his wife, Frances Helen, had no white neighbors, but they recalled often walking to find Indians camping nearby on their way to sell food and buy goods in the shops of St. Anthony across the river. In 1896 the Stevens house was removed to Minnehaha Park, where it still stands.

Erected by the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 44° 59.054′ N, 93° 15.829′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Central Minneapolis. Marker is on West River Parkway, 0.4 miles west of Portland Avenue South, on the right when traveling west. Marker is along a walking path next to the Mississippi River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Minneapolis MN 55401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stevens House (a few steps from this marker); Bridging the Stream (within shouting distance of this marker); Indians at the Falls

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridge Square to the Gateway (about 400 feet away); William de la Barre (about 600 feet away); Father Louis Hennepin Bridge (about 700 feet away); Nicollet Island Businesses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph N. Nicollet (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. John Harrington Stevens House at Minnehaha Park.

Also see . . . John H. Stevens House. (Submitted on June 2, 2011.)

Marker and the Mississippi River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011

2. Marker and the Mississippi River

Father Louis Hennepin Bridge is in the distance.

US Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011

3. US Post Office

Located across the street from the marker.
[100 South 1st Street]

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.