On This Date in Minnesota History: October 9

October 9, 1949 - A 13 ft. bronze figure depicting who many consider to be the first European to reach North America back in 1000 AD., was dedicated near the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on this date, Leif Erikson Day.

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LEIF ERIKSON

DISCOVERER OF AMERICA

1000 A.D.

ERECTED THROUGH POPULAR SUBSCRIPTION

SPONSORED BY THE

MINNESOTA LEIF ERIKSON MONUMENT ASSOCIATION INC.

PRESENTED TO THE

STATE OF MINNESOTA DURING

ITS TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL

OCTOBER 9 1949

designed & executed by

John Karl Daniels

http://vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php?webpage=LE&record=usmn01

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