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1886 Log Jam

When
1886
Where
St. Croix River
Part of
Event of 1886: A large log jam forms on the St. Croix River near Taylors Falls, Minnesota

A massive log jam formed on the St. Croix River, requiring steamboats and dynamite for removal.

The jam was described as the 'jammedest jam,' indicating its exceptional size. Clearing it involved the use of steamboats and dynamite, reflecting the intensity of logging activities on the river.

Sources

  1. St. Croix River (Wisconsin–Minnesota) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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