Broken monument, Beaver Creek Massacre, Dakota War of 1862, Henderson, Minnesota

A broken monument in Henderson, Minnesota, commemorating the Beaver Creek Massacre of August 18, 1862. The massacre was part of the Dakota War of 1862. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Adams, Arthur T., 1872-1955
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: Hennepin History Museum 1920
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Online Access:http://cdm16022.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/hchm,1349
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Summary:A broken monument in Henderson, Minnesota, commemorating the Beaver Creek Massacre of August 18, 1862. The massacre was part of the Dakota War of 1862. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.