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| Titles |
Itasca State Park headwaters sign |
|---|---|
| Description |
Monument formerly located in Itasca State Park, marking the origin of the Mississippi River at the outlet of Lake Itasca in Minnesota. The monument consists of a partial tree trunk with a flat rectangular surface cut out on one side. Carved into the flat surface, and painted brilliant orange yellow, is: "HERE 1475 FT / ABOVE / THE OCEAN / THE MIGHTY / MISSISSIPPI / BEGINS / TO FLOW / ON ITS / WINDING WAY / 2552 MILES / TO THE / GULF / OF MEXICO." The trunk has been painted a dark yellowish brown. Circa 1975-1988. |
| Quantity |
1 item |
| Format |
Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements |
110 inches height 33 inches diameter |
| Nomenclature |
sign (declatory or advertising artifact) |
| Materials |
wood (plant material) |
| Creation |
Made by: Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources Made in: Lake Itasca, Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States |
| Subjects |
Used by: Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources Used in: Lake Itasca, Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States Trade & Industry. Advertising & Promotions. Advertising |
| Dates |
Use: Not earlier than 1975 - Not later than 1988 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| Identifiers |
1988.10.1 (Accession Number) |