Historical Markers in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota

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Historical Markers in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota

1 ► Minnesota, Washington County, Oak Park Heights — Building a Bridge —

A replacement bridge crossing between the Stillwater, Minnesota area and the Town of St. Joseph, Wisconsin had been discussed for many years to address traffic congestions, safety, pedestrian use, and maintenance issues on the aging lift bridge. . . . — — Map (db m148113) HM

2 ► Minnesota, Washington County, Oak Park Heights — Lake St. Croix —

Waters from merging glaciers several thousand years' ago carved deep valleys for the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. Deprived of the glacial waters the rivers were so reduced in volume and carrying power that they were unable to maintain clear . . . — — Map (db m233489) HM

3 ► Minnesota, Washington County, Oak Park Heights — Lake St. Croix Overlook —

Putting America to Work In 1929, the Great Depression swept America and millions were left without work. To help the country through these tough times, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created several federal work programs lasting from 1933 to . . . — — Map (db m201260) HM

4 ► Minnesota, Washington County, Oak Park Heights — St. Croix Crossing —

The St. Croix Crossing is an extradosed bridge design—described as a hybrid between a girder bridge and a cable- stayed bridge. The extradosed design was chosen because its signature qualities complement the natural attributes of the river valley. . . . — — Map (db m233504) HM

5 ► Minnesota, Washington County, Oak Park Heights — Steamboats on the St. Croix —

Both Native Americans and early pioneers used the St. Croix River and its tributaries as highways. Canoes were the prevalent mode of travel through the waterways. The Palmyra was the first steamboat to dip its paddles into the St. Croix River, . . . — — Map (db m148107) HM

6 ► Minnesota, Washington County, Oak Park Heights — Where's the State Boundary? —

Before Wisconsin became a state in 1848, controversy surrounded the location of its northwestern boundary. Interests in the St. Croix Valley wanted to be excluded from the new state. They anticipated having greater influence in a separate state . . . — — Map (db m233436) HM

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