Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Attractions near Gorton Township
The nearest draw to Gorton Township: Kensington Runestone, 39 mi away
With nothing inside Gorton Township, the list has 5 places within 40 miles. Look for 2 museums, a landmark and a park & preserve. The best-known trip out is to Arv Hus Museum, 56 mi away.
Attractions nearby
6
within 60 miles
The big one
39 mi
Kensington Runestone
Landmark · 39 mi east
Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
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The map
Where they are
The map ends at Kensington Runestone, 39 mi out.
Orange: Gorton Township. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
Best known first
The list runs to 6 places, all within 60 miles.
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5Arv Hus Museum
Cultural heritage center located in Milan, Minnesota. Established in 1984, the museum's name translates from Norwegian to Heritage House.
6Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Gorton Township → · Gorton Township’s history →
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Photo credits
Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Runestone Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arv Hus Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wilkin County Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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