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Markers & Monuments!

10/5/2016: 

It was  not too long ago that just a handful of historical markers were to be found in all of Brainerd.  There were a few OLD ones, mostly in parks, and the 1971 Centennial series of 18, but only half of them were to be found!  Then a movement was started to get marking!  That is when I couldn't keep them straight in my head and actually needed to make a list.  Here I will attempt to do just that, so give me some time. Click the button below for a start! 

NEW, 3/11/2021:

This year is Brainerd's sesquicentennial and we hope to celebrate it by adding a few historic markers around town.  THREE have been planned as of this writing. How many more can we put up?  The price on the "Green Marker" is under $50.  Find out more on the Wish List below.

2020/9/28: There is a new sheriff in town!  Well, a new type of marker anyway.  It's called KIOSK, or kind of an info booth.  The idea is to get the history of the site, well, ON THE SITE.  40 "Then  & Now" placards have been placed in the core downtown area that are along the same theme.  You find this marker on a street pole and see a photo that was taken decades ago, then peer around the sign to see the NOW view.  There is only so much room on a one-foot square sign, but kiosks can bring a half dozen such slides all in one spot.  These weatherproof kiosks have been placed in 3 of our most-used and interesting parks...Kiwanis, Lum and Gregory.  You can find a TIMELINE of the history of that park, and plenty of old photos.  Go check them out! 
 
Here is the Gregory Park timeline:  
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