Bell - Myrtle, MN
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DAILLFARM
N 43° 33.858 W 093° 09.817
15T E 486786 N 4823495
This is the 59th of 100 of the cities described in the book LITTLE MINNESOTA.
Waymark Code: WMK8NZ
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2014
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LITTLE MINNESOTA - 59 - posted by
DAILLFARM
Since 1973, all incorporated towns were declared officially to be ‘cities’ by an act of the Minnesota Legislature. Ever wonder about those ‘little cities’? This series of 100 waymarks will take you to all corners of the great state of Minnesota to visit the 100 smallest of the incorporated cities in the state. All have a great story to tell.
This is the 59th of 100 of the cities described in the book LITTLE MINNESOTA. Located in Freeborn County southwest of Austin, Myrtle was incorporated in 1937 and boasts a present day population of 48 persons. Even though the community didn’t begin to take shape until 1900, this farming community existed long before that. Before the post office was built ‘in town’, Miss Myrtle Lane operated the post office from 1886-1900 out of her log home, one mile east of Myrtle.
There are six cemeteries in Myrtle, all of which are reflective of the diverse migration to the area. As an example, the National Bohemian Cemetery is strong evidence of the large Bohemian settlers in the area in the mid-1800s. Further evidence is the mostly Czech writing on the headstones.
On the town’s 75th anniversary the Myrtle Museum opened showcasing the rich history of the town and the surrounding area.
This series of waymarks is tuned to getting people to visit these wonderful small communities before they disappear completely.
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.