Montevideo, MN - General José Gervasio Artigas Statue

Point of Interest in Montevideo, MN

General Jose Gervasio Artigas is a bronze statue, José Artigas was a 19th-century general, sometimes called "the father of Uruguayan independence", "Protector de los Pueblos Libres" or "Jefe de los Orientales". At its base are engraved the words "Liberty of America is my dream and its attainment my only hope." There is also one like it in Washington D.C. 

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Chippewa County, MN


Chippewa County, MN

Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will find stories about the contributions made by farmers/ranchers located throughout our county and of course you will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Chippewa County, MN page.