Old Wadena Historic District
Old Wadena Historic District, Historic district in Thomastown Township, US
The Old Wadena Historic District encompasses archaeological sites and former trading posts at the intersection of the Crow Wing and Partridge Rivers.
Four consecutive trading posts were established between 1782 and 1856, marking the beginning of Euro-American settlement in Wadena County, Minnesota.
The district contains evidence of interactions between French-Canadian fur traders, Dakota tribes, and Ojibwe communities during the early settlement period.
Visitors can access historical documentation about the district through the National Archives and State Historic Preservation Offices in Minnesota.
The district includes the site of the original Wadena township, which was abandoned when railway construction chose a southern route in 1871.
Location: Thomastown Township
GPS coordinates: 46.42167,-94.82972
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:12
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Crow Wing State Park
41.6 km
Minnesota Military Museum
53.1 km
Brainerd Water Tower
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Crow Wing County Courthouse and Jail
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Church of St. Joseph-Catholic
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Brainerd Public Library
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Franklin Junior High School
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Batcher Opera House Block
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Parker Building
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Minnesota Highway 371 Bridge
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Cole Memorial Building
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Hotel Reichert
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Washington Street Bridge
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Dr. George R. Christie House
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Bridge L7075
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Bank of Long Prairie
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Pequot Fire Lookout Tower
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Northern Pacific Railroad Shops Historic District
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