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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1752-1754) - A French colonial fur trading post established in 1752 by [[Joseph Marin]] de la Malgue in present day Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Abandoned in 1754. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1752-1754) - A French colonial fur trading post established in 1752 by [[Joseph Marin]] de la Malgue in present day Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Abandoned in 1754. | ||
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Established in 1752 by [[Joseph Marin]] de la Malgue as a French fur trading post along the Mississippi River at present day Little Falls, Minnesota. Archeological exploration has revealed a 120' by 80' site fronting on the Mississippi River and number of French artifacts. Entries in Joseph Marin's journal indicate that the post was abandoned in 1853-1854. | Established in 1752 by [[Joseph Marin]] de la Malgue as a French fur trading post along the Mississippi River at present day Little Falls, Minnesota. Archeological exploration has revealed a 120' by 80' site fronting on the Mississippi River and number of French artifacts. Entries in Joseph Marin's journal indicate that the post was abandoned in 1853-1854. | ||
Revision as of 09:19, 2 October 2013
Fort Duquesne (2) (1752-1754) - A French colonial fur trading post established in 1752 by Joseph Marin de la Malgue in present day Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Abandoned in 1754.
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Fort Duquesne (2) History
Established in 1752 by Joseph Marin de la Malgue as a French fur trading post along the Mississippi River at present day Little Falls, Minnesota. Archeological exploration has revealed a 120' by 80' site fronting on the Mississippi River and number of French artifacts. Entries in Joseph Marin's journal indicate that the post was abandoned in 1853-1854.
Current Status
Part of the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Minnesota archeological site 21-MO-20. The actual site is not marked but a small marker is located at the access point.
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Location: Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. The map point is the location of a small marker at the access point. Maps & Images Lat: 46.0118289 Long: -94.3651637 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 430
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