Old Crossing Treaty Memorial, Huot, MN
1932 (Photograph Unknown)
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The Old Crossing Treaty Memorial was erected in Huot, Minnesota in 1932.
Inscribed on the base is the following: "The Red River Valley of the North then included in the state of Minnestoa and the territory of Dakota was ceded to the United States in a Treaty signed near this spot on October 2, 1863. Negotiated by commissioners Alexander Ramsey and Ashley C. Morril and the Chiefs, Headmen, and warriors of the Red Lake and Pembina bands of the Chippewa Indians. Erected by the United States 1932."
Inscribed on the base is the following: "The Red River Valley of the North then included in the state of Minnestoa and the territory of Dakota was ceded to the United States in a Treaty signed near this spot on October 2, 1863. Negotiated by commissioners Alexander Ramsey and Ashley C. Morril and the Chiefs, Headmen, and warriors of the Red Lake and Pembina bands of the Chippewa Indians. Erected by the United States 1932."
This primary source comes from the Records of the Commission of Fine Arts.
National Archives Identifier: 57358636
Full Citation: Old Crossing Treaty Memorial, Huot, MN; 1932 (Photograph Unknown); Statues, Monuments and Memorials in U.S.: Arranged alphabetically by name - 66G19A (letter 'A') through 66G19Y (letter 'Y'); General Photographic File of the Commission of Fine Arts, ca. 1910 - 1950; Records of the Commission of Fine Arts, Record Group 66; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/old-crossing-treaty-memorial-huot-mn, May 4, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.