Dan Patch Historical Society
Mission Statement:
The Dan Patch Historical Society collects, preserves and disseminates historical knowledge
and artifacts about the horse, Dan Patch and its owner, M. W. Savage.
The Dan Patch Historical Society collects, preserves and disseminates historical knowledge
and artifacts about the horse, Dan Patch and its owner, M. W. Savage.
Dan Patch
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Marion W Savage
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Breaking News...
Dan Patch Historical Society presents
2025 Dan Patch Days Button
Here is the 2025 DPD button. The 2025 official commemorative buttons are on sale for $5 each at the Savage Public Library, Savage City Hall, and from DPHS board members. Prizes this year will be a announced shortly. The drawing will be held Saturday, June 28th at 5 PM on the DPHS Booth, community park.
Dan Patch Historical Society
Board meetings ...coming soon!
May 22, 6pm Savage Library
July 17, 6pm TBD
July 17, 6pm TBD
Dan Patch Historical Tour of Savage
Barry Stock
Will Williams
Click above for Video
Here are a couple other videos that highlight events in Savage.
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Dan Patch Days Horseshoe Hunt 2024
The Westrum Family has found the shoe!
City of Savage name Celebrates Anniversary
On March 26, 1904 - 120 years ago, the Glendale Post Office was renamed Savage since M. W. Savage, a manufacturing tycoon with a rather large horse farm nearby, received mega amounts of mail and packages. A railway agent suggested it would just be easier if they named the joint Savage. The town council adopted the name in 1919.
In the beginning, Mother Nature developed the junction of the Minnesota River Valley and the Credit River. The Mdewakanton camped, fished, and traversed here. In the mid-1800s, fur traders and explorers established a small post on the river. William Byrne and other Scotch & Irish immigrants from Hamilton, Ontario, built Hamilton Landing.
The growing port was incorporated in 1892 as the Village of Hamilton. The railroad arrived in 1865, and a post office in 1894. The office was renamed Glendale Post Station when Glendale Township was formed west of Hamilton (Glendale Township was consolidated with Savage in 1969).
With the arrival of Mr. Savage and his prized pacer, Dan Patch, came notoriety, commerce, and the town's current name. Many reminders of our past names include M.W. Savage Elementary, Glendale Elementary School, and Hamilton Senior Apartments.
In the beginning, Mother Nature developed the junction of the Minnesota River Valley and the Credit River. The Mdewakanton camped, fished, and traversed here. In the mid-1800s, fur traders and explorers established a small post on the river. William Byrne and other Scotch & Irish immigrants from Hamilton, Ontario, built Hamilton Landing.
The growing port was incorporated in 1892 as the Village of Hamilton. The railroad arrived in 1865, and a post office in 1894. The office was renamed Glendale Post Station when Glendale Township was formed west of Hamilton (Glendale Township was consolidated with Savage in 1969).
With the arrival of Mr. Savage and his prized pacer, Dan Patch, came notoriety, commerce, and the town's current name. Many reminders of our past names include M.W. Savage Elementary, Glendale Elementary School, and Hamilton Senior Apartments.
Information about the Del Stelling Photo Archives
added to the DPHS website
Del Stelling was a beloved founding member and first president of the Dan Patch Historical Society. For over 30 years he accumulated negatives of pictures that chronicled the lives and events of Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and the surrounding communities. See more information by going to his page in the archive section.
Link to Archive page
Link to his photos that reside on the MHS website
Link to Archive page
Link to his photos that reside on the MHS website
Dan Patch Inducted into the
Canadian Harness Racing Hall of Fame!
Members of the Historical Society attend the event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Members Wil & Janet Williams, and Jim Ross
Members Wil & Janet Williams, and Jim Ross
Recent News Articles
Click below for the latest articles with Dan Patch as the topic.
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Including a new article on the passing of our former President, Jens Bohn & founding member George Augustinack.
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Including a new article on the passing of our former President, Jens Bohn & founding member George Augustinack.
Legislation for the Statue in Savage, MN
Read the latest article in the Savage Pacer about the funding for the Statue of Dan Patch at the local library. We have also created a easy PDF for your reading pleasure.
Image courtesy of the City of Savage
Sculpture of racehorse Dan Patch proposed for
State Fairgrounds & Savage, MN
State Fairgrounds & Savage, MN
Read the article HERE
Newsletters Available
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The Dan Patch Historical Society creates Newsletters to keep our members aware of the activities related to Dan Patch during the year. We have an archive of past Newsletters available on the website, but members get the most current Newsletters mailed to their door. If you want the most current NEWS, become a member. Click HERE to apply for membership.
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Donate to the DPHS
We accept donations, click the PayPal link (above)
or
Mail a check payable to:
Dan Patch Historical Society
PO Box 1:55
Savage MN, 55378
Contact us at [email protected] if you would like a receipt for the donation.
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Mail a check payable to:
Dan Patch Historical Society
PO Box 1:55
Savage MN, 55378
Contact us at [email protected] if you would like a receipt for the donation.