Historical Marker

Taming the Wild River

Historical marker location:
Dresbach, Minnesota
( Marker is on Interstate 90 at milepost 275.)
Marker installed: 1988

— Great River Road Minnesota —.

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.
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