Oheyawahi-Pilot Knob, Sacred viewpoint in Mendota Heights, United States
The elevated observation site presents views of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meeting point, plus the Minneapolis and Saint Paul city profiles.
The 1851 Treaty of Mendota, signed at this location, resulted in the Dakota people ceding 25 million acres of land to the United States government.
The Dakota name Oheyawahi translates to a place frequently visited for burials, marking its enduring significance as a Native American ceremonial ground.
Visitors can access the site via Pilot Knob Road, which ascends the south side of the hill and leads to Acacia Park Cemetery at the summit.
In 1848, this location was proposed as the potential site for Minnesota's territorial capital before Saint Paul was selected instead.
Location: Mendota Heights
GPS coordinates: 44.88038,-93.16728
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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