The Ideal German Town on the North American Prairie

Hermann Monument

May 9th, 2001
106th Congress
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), that the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota are recognized by the Congress to be a national symbol for the contributions of Americans of German heritage.


Built in honor of the German tribal chief who led his people to victory in the battle of Teutoburg Forest, destroying three Roman legions, and liberating that portion of Germany from Roman domination.