The Trading Post Mill was a centerpoint of the
community in the 1800's.
![]() In 1907, a monument was erected near the Trading Post commemorating the slain and wounded settlers from the Marais des Cygne Massacre. |
![]() The Trading Post School, built in 1886.
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On May 16, 1997, a reenactment of the Marais des Cygne
Massacre was held at the park. Several incidents were recreated by reenactors
from across the Midwest. With a collection of make-shift period clothes, the
Fitzwaters volunteered to lead children's games.