From the Ledger: The Store at Ft. Snelling
December, 1849. Soldiers, farmers and traders trek through the snow and freezing cold to buy supplies at Franklin Steele’s store. Who’s stocking up on blankets and mittens, and who’s splurging on oysters and champagne? Browse the shelves to find out!
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Incoming Mail
In the late 1830s, mail delivery was irregular at best. But for the residents of Fort Snelling, it provided a crucial link to far-away family and friends. How long did it take for a letter to arrive from Ohio, or New York, or Florida? Explore an interactive map for answers.
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Ft. Snelling Weather
June 1, 1867
NextPrecipitation: 0.04" Began: 9:00 AM Ended: in night
Remarks: Occasional showers river raised 3 inches
Precipitation: 0.65" Began: in night Ended: 6:00 AM
Remarks: Thunder storm night river raised 15 inches
Precipitation: 0.8" Began: 7:30 AM Ended: in night
Remarks: Thunder storm day river raised 7 inches
Precipitation: 0.34" Began: 4:00 PM Ended: in night
Remarks: Hail storm stones weighing 3 i river raised 5 inches
Precipitation: 0.17" Began: 9:30 AM Ended: 1:00 PM
Remarks: Aurora at 10 PM Tornado at 12:15 PM river fallen 8 inches
Precipitation: 1.63" Began: 9:30 AM Ended: in night
Remarks: Heavy Gale at 10:30 AM river raised 2 inches
Precipitation: 0.04" Began: 10:00 AM Ended: 5:00 PM
Remarks: occasional storms river raised 5 inches
Precipitation: 0.35" Began: 4:00 PM Ended: 6:00 PM
Remarks: Thunder, storm, showers, heay river fallen 9 inches
Precipitation: 0.28" Began: 8:30 PM Ended: in night
Remarks: Storm with wind, thunder river fallen 5 inches
Precipitation: 0.17" Began: 2:30 PM Ended: 11:00 PM
Remarks: River fallen 6 inches occasional Showers, Thunder
Precipitation: 0.07" Began: in night Ended: in night
Remarks: River fallen 7 inches Thunder storm in night
Precipitation: 0.8" Began: 7:30 AM Ended: in night
Remarks: River raised 5 inches occasional showers
Precipitation: 0.12" Began: 8:00 AM Ended: in night
Remarks: River raised 2.25 inches Aurora at 3 AM occasional shower
Precipitation: 0.4" Began: 8:30 AM Ended: 2:00 PM
Remarks: River falling 5.25 inches occasional showers, Thunder
Precipitation: 0.02" Began: 7:40 AM Ended: 9:00 AM
Remarks: River fallen 5.25 inches Brilliant Aurora at 3 AM
Precipitation: 2.5" Began: 6:00 AM Ended: 10:30 AM
Remarks: River stationery Heavy Thunder Storms large hail storms
Precipitation: 1.14" Began: in night Ended: in night
Remarks: River fallen 2.5 inches Heavy showers & Thunder
Precipitation: 0.07" Began: in night Ended: Snow 4 PM
Remarks: Snow and drizzling rain Ducks (Anatidae)