Where Can I Find Historical Markers In The Duluth-Superior Area?

Our country is full of history - and so is the Northland! Just like the natural beauty that we get used to seeing everyday, it's easy to overlook the historical importance of our region.

One thing that many people like to do while they're on vacation or visiting someplace they've never been is to seek out the historical markers that have been put in place to commemorate important areas or events. But have you ever taken the time to see the historical markers in the Northland?

Here is a list of locations of some of the markers you'll find in our area if you look. It should be pointed out that there are probably more than this - but we narrowed our search down to those markers which are readily available on or near highways and roads.

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1
Thompson Hill Information Center
The Tompson Hill Information Center and rest stop is a two-for-one historical marker location. Visitors to this popular wayside rest area can see two different historical markers: One that signifies the Geology of the Duluth Harbor and a second marker that denotes the area as Minnesota's Seaport.
The Thompson Hill Information Center is easy to find - right off of I-35, just south of Proctor and Highway 2.
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2
Wrenshall Scenic Overlook
The hidden gem of the list - the Wrenshall Scenic Overlook is often overlooked by tourists - especially those from out of town. The site is located on Highway 23 just to the south of Jay Cooke State Park. From this vantage point, you can see for miles to the west.
The historical marker you'll find here pays homage to the men and women who served in the Air Forces during both of the World Wars.
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3
Culkin Rest Area
Travel south on I-35 from Duluth a while and you'll encounter the Culkin Rest Area - which is to the east of Mahtowa.
At this rest stop is a historical marker that tells the story of Minnesota's Iron Range.
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4
Highway 61 - Lake Superior Agate Marker
Highway 61 is a popular drive along the shores of Lake Superior. Just north of Two Harbors - on the east side of the highway, you'll find a Historical Marker that describes the scientific importance of Lake Superior Agates.
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Minnesota's 3-Way Continental Divide
Just a short drive north on Highway 53 - about halfway to the Iron Range, you'll find the historical marker that details the 3-way continental divide that resides there.
At that precise point, water flows towards three different directions: Lake Superior, Hudson Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

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