Where in the World is Gary? #289

This new series is a throwback to the game, “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?” I will give a brief description of a place, including its latitude and longitude and several “interesting” facts about the location. I will also try to include a picture or two from my visit to the place. You, the reader, can then hazard a guess to answer the question posed in the game. I will reveal the correct location on the following day.

Hopefully, this type of post will encourage interaction and perhaps stimulate comments. Good Luck!

The answer to yesterday’s place (#288) is Chenonceau, Loire Valley, France 

Where in the World is Gary?   #289

Latitude — 44° 56′ North

Longitude — 93° 05′ West

A famous cartoonist is a favorite son. His characters are immortalized in a downtown square.

Characters in Rice Park

Characters in Rice Park

The founder of this place was Zebulon Pike (of Pike’s Peak fame). James J Hill was a railroad magnate and lived here.

James J Hill House

James J Hill House

The state house in this capital city has the 2nd largest dome in the US.

State House

State House

 

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