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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wright County, Minnesota

 
Clickable Map of Wright County, Minnesota and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Wright County, MN (16) Carver County, MN (25) Hennepin County, MN (431) McLeod County, MN (22) Meeker County, MN (22) Sherburne County, MN (17) Stearns County, MN (30)  WrightCounty(16) Wright County (16)  CarverCounty(25) Carver County (25)  HennepinCounty(431) Hennepin County (431)  McLeodCounty(22) McLeod County (22)  MeekerCounty(22) Meeker County (22)  SherburneCounty(17) Sherburne County (17)  StearnsCounty(30) Stearns County (30)
Buffalo is the county seat for Wright County
Adjacent to Wright County, Minnesota
Carver County (25)  
Hennepin County (431)  
McLeod County (22)  
Meeker County (22)  
Sherburne County (17)  
Stearns County (30)  
 
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1 Minnesota, Wright County, Annandale — Annandale World War I Memorial — 1914-1918
Dedicated to those of Annandale and vicinity who offered their lives in humanity’s defense in the War of the Nations and in memory of those of the Nation who gave their last full measure of devotionMap (db m213599) WM
2 Minnesota, Wright County, Annandale — Schoolhouse — Built: Pre-1900s
This building is rich in stories and is an important part of Annandale's history. Before the turn of the century it stood as a schoolhouse in Southside Township. During the winter of 1911, it was dragged across the ice on Pleasant Lake to its . . . Map (db m213598) HM
3 Minnesota, Wright County, Annandale — State Farm — Built: 1960's
As one of the newer buildings on main street, this building's history is still being crafted. However, it has proudly served tenants with a long tenure. Until the 1960s, this lot was vacant and grass could be found growing in this location. . . . Map (db m213597) HM
4 Minnesota, Wright County, Cokato — Mill Stones
From Pendergast Mill built at Collinwood in 1868 to serve this community Erected as a memorial to pioneer settlers by C. R. Peterson Millstones donated by Oscar NelsonMap (db m309295) HM
5 Minnesota, Wright County, Cokato — This Tree Dedicated to the Future Generations of Americans — 1638 — 1938
In memory of the Finnish and Swedish pioneers who together established the First Permanent Settlement in the Delaware River Valley in the year 1638. —————This memorial presented to the Village of Cokato by the Finnish-Americans of the communities . . . Map (db m309299) HM
6 Minnesota, Wright County, Cokato — Unity Park
Dedicated to the cooperation and teamwork demonstrated by all following the tornado on June 16, 1992, at 11:15 p.m. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1Map (db m309298) HM
7 Minnesota, Wright County, Cokato — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to all who served their country in various ways. Especially to those who made the supreme sacrifice for our freedom. Dedicated this 29th day of May 2000. Lawrence Rundquist • Walter Mattson • Emil Olson • . . . Map (db m309296) WM
8 Minnesota, Wright County, Hanover — Historic 1885 Hanover Bridge
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m74670) HM
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9 Minnesota, Wright County, Howard Lake — Howard Lake City Hall — 1904
. . . Map (db m213600) HM
10 Minnesota, Wright County, Howard Lake — The Dustin Massacre
A state of terror prevailed on the Minnesota western frontier for many months after the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Roving bands of Sioux continued to elude pursuers and attack settlers. The Dustin massacre occurred on June 29, 1863, one third mile . . . Map (db m69855) HM
11 Minnesota, Wright County, Howard Lake — Wright County Centennial Elm Tree
. . . Map (db m213558) HM
12 Minnesota, Wright County, Monticello — Minnesota's Highways
Minnesota's system of highways evolved gradually. The earliest routes were Native American trails linking major waterways -- trails later used by fur traders. Next came military and stage roads, the main routes of overland travel until railroads . . . Map (db m156989) HM
13 Minnesota, Wright County, South Haven — The Fair Haven Fort
During the Dakota Incident in 1862 danger threatened the Forest City area. Twelve men from the Fair Haven area, comprised of settlers, scouts and men from Company I, 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry under Captain Adkins, marched away to give aid. . . . Map (db m209086) HM
14 Minnesota, Wright County, Waverly — Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial
Hubert H. Humphrey 1911 - 1978   Senator Hubert H. Humphrey gave his last Memorial Day Address in this park on May 30, 1977. He died at his Waverly home on January 13, 1978.         "It's just a small town near a lake in Minnesota, . . . Map (db m78365) HM
15 Minnesota, Wright County, Waverly — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to the Men and Women of the Armed Forces Who Served Their Country in Times of Peace and War American Legion Charles Claessens Post 305 and Auxiliary Unit Waverly MN This Memorial is Donated in Memory of . . . Map (db m78753) WM
16 Minnesota, Wright County, Waverly — Waverly Village Hall
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m213529) HM
 
 
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Sep. 5, 2026