Gift of W.J. Landon in memory of

Ida Cone Landon 1900

The Statuary grouping of We-No-Nah and its turtles and pelicans was erected in Central Park on August 26, 1902, and incorporated in Levee Plaza 1977.

We-No-Nah, meaning first born daughter in the Dakota language, is the namesake for our city and county. Legend tells of her love for a simple hunter instead of the warrior chosen by her father, Chief Wahpashaw. Rather than marry a man she didn't love, We-No-Nah climbed to the top of a bluff overlooking the river, proclaimed her true love and jumped to her death.

Donated by Portia Club

1979

Mfg. by Winona Monument Co.

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Huff Street and West 6th Street / West Broadway Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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