Excelsior in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Peter M. Gideon
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012
1. Peter M. Gideon Marker
Peter M. Gideon
Who Grew The Original
Wealthy Apple Tree
From seed, on this his homestead
— in 1868 —
Erected by
The Native Sons of Minnesota
— June 1912 —
Erected 1912 by The Native Sons of Minnesota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 44° 54.227′ N, 93° 35.432′ W. Marker is in Excelsior, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. Marker is at the intersection of Manitou Road (County Road 19) and Glen Road, on the left when traveling north on Manitou Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Excelsior MN 55331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Peter M. Gideon and the Wealthy Apple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Geology of Lake Minnetonka (approx. 1.2 miles away); In Honor of All Who Served and Those Who Died (approx. 1.4 miles away); Soldiers Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Christmas Lake (approx. 2.6 miles away); Welcome 2 Paisley Park (approx. 3.2 miles away); SurfSide Park
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Also see . . . Wealthy Apple. MNopedia website entry (Submitted on June 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Peter M. Gideon
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012
3. Peter M. Gideon Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012
4. Peter M. Gideon Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012
5. Peter M. Gideon Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 1, 2012
6. Peter M. Gideon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 6, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 6, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
