Historical Marker
The Rush for Land
Historical marker location:
1851 North Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter, Minnesota
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Minnesota Avenue (U.S. 169) and Dodd Avenue (State Highway 22), on the right when traveling north.)
The iron ore industry played a significant role in Minnesota's early development. The Mesabi Range, located in the northeastern part of the state, is one of the largest iron ore deposits in the world.