Chaska in Carver County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jonathan in Chaska
Dedicated October 13, 2001
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1541.
Location. 44° 49.194′ N, 93° 36.178′ W. Marker is in Chaska, Minnesota, in Carver County. Marker is at the intersection of North Chestnut Street (State Highway 41) and Hundertmark Road, on the left when traveling north on North Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chaska MN 55318, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brinkhaus Livery Stable (approx. 2.3 miles away); City Square Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Little Rapids Fur Post (approx. 2.6 miles away); Welcome 2 Paisley Park (approx. 3.6 miles away); Van De Veire Knoll (approx. 3.9 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 4 miles away); Funk Hardware Store (approx. 4 miles away); Samuel William Pond (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chaska.
Also see . . .
1. Jonathan, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. "Jonathan, Minnesota is a homeowners' association that is a remnant of a planned community development within the city of Chaska, Minnesota in Carver County. It was named for Jonathan Carver, for whom Carver County also is named... The development corporation folded in 1979, and Jonathan was annexed by the city of Chaska." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)
2. Chaska, Minnesota. Wikipedia entry. "In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)
3. Jonathan Carver. Wikipedia entry. "Carver, Minnesota and Carver County, Minnesota were named in honor of Jonathan Carver for his exploration and mapping of the region." (Submitted on October 19, 2012.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.