Birthplace of America

Alexandria, Minnesota

Jun 12, 1990

The red line shows the route the Vikings allegedly took to reach Alexandria, Minnesota in 1365.

The red line shows the route the Vikings allegedly took to reach Alexandria, Minnesota in 1365.

This viking vessel is found in front of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

This viking vessel is found in front of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

Sean, Chris, and

Sean, Chris, and "Big Ole" stand in the street just north of downtown Alexandria, Minnesota.

Big Ole, Alexandria, MN
Big Ole, Alexandria, MN
The world's largest viking reminds Alexandria of the region's first white visitors.

The world's largest viking reminds Alexandria of the region's first white visitors.

Kensington Runestone, Alexandria, MN
This enlarged replica of the Kensington Runestone weighs over 250 times the original. This stone is considered authentic evidence that white men visited Douglas County in 1365.

This enlarged replica of the Kensington Runestone weighs over 250 times the original. This stone is considered authentic evidence that white men visited Douglas County in 1365.

Booming Prairie Chicken | Fort Alexandria Museum