In 1852, pioneers staked claims in an area known as Inver Grove. Attracted by the area’s rolling green hills of the countryside and the close proximity to the Mississippi River, these settlers from Ireland and Germany quickly established a community. Those of Irish descent clustered their farms along what is now Rich Valley Boulevard. Settlers… Read more »
Post Category: Minnesota History
City of Arden Hills: A Brief History
Prior to it becoming a city, the area that is now Arden Hills was a popular recreational area. Lake Johanna and Lake Josephine were popular were the hot spots for these recreational activities. They were popular with fisherman, swimmers, boaters, families on picnics, and outdoor lovers. In 1906, state senator Joseph Hackey bought a land… Read more »
City of New Brighton: A Brief History
New Brighton, Minnesota, is a city with a young feel that is almost a century old. Similar to many of the cities in the metro areas of the state, New Brighton was initially inhabited by Native Americans. The main two groups were the Dakota and the Ojibwe, and their main goal was to harvest treks…. Read more »
City of Shoreview: A Brief History
The city of Shoreview, Minnesota shares its rich history with many of its surrounding neighbors. Before being colonized by white settlers, the area in which modern-day Shoreview exists was primarily owned by the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes. This was also the case for many of the neighboring cities. It wasn’t until 1837 that the land… Read more »
City of Roseville: A Brief History
The city of Roseville, Minnesota began like many other cities in the Twin Cities metro area. The land that modern-day Roseville occupies was originally the home of the Dakota and Ojibwa tribes. It wasn’t until 1843 that the first non-Native American settlers arrived and began to colonize the area. In 1850 a township was formed… Read more »
City of Maplewood: A Brief History
The origin and establishment of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota goes back nearly 150 years. Before the settlers appeared, the Dakota Indians mainly occupied the land in Maplewood. The topography was a combination of small forest and open prairie, with several pockets of wetlands and lakes scattered about. In 1850, a small group of families… Read more »
City of Fridley: A Brief History
The city of Fridley, Minnesota was formed in 1847, when John Banfill became the city’s initial settler as he established the Banfill Tavern (currently the site of Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts). At that time, the area was call Manomin. In 1851, the next settler, by the name of Abram M. Fridley, settled in Manomin…. Read more »
City of Prior Lake: A Brief History
The first people to inhabit Prior Lake were Native American Indians. They remained in the area until the Mendota Treaty allowed European settler to occupy the land. Named after General Winfield Scott, Scott County was established by the State Legislature in 1853. Many settlers had been in the area previously in order to trade with… Read more »
City of New Prague: A Brief History
Anton Philipp, a German man, was the first settler of what is now known as New Prague. In 1856 Philipp purchased 160 acres of the Helena Township, Scott County. Philipp did not make an official plat for the town but began selling lots that same year, marking the beginning of New Prague. Several other families came… Read more »
City of Jordan: A Brief History
The city of Jordan, Minnesota has a history dating back to the early 1850’s. In 1853, Thomas A. Holmes sent a group from Shakopee to build a sawmill in the area of what is now modern day Jordan. Thomas Holmes and his family lived in a log house which would eventually be the start of the… Read more »
Post Category: Minnesota History
City of Inver Grove Heights: A Brief History
In 1852, pioneers staked claims in an area known as Inver Grove. Attracted by the area’s rolling green hills of the countryside and the close proximity to the Mississippi River, these settlers from Ireland and Germany quickly established a community. Those of Irish descent clustered their farms along what is now Rich Valley Boulevard. Settlers… Read more »
City of Arden Hills: A Brief History
Prior to it becoming a city, the area that is now Arden Hills was a popular recreational area. Lake Johanna and Lake Josephine were popular were the hot spots for these recreational activities. They were popular with fisherman, swimmers, boaters, families on picnics, and outdoor lovers. In 1906, state senator Joseph Hackey bought a land… Read more »
City of New Brighton: A Brief History
New Brighton, Minnesota, is a city with a young feel that is almost a century old. Similar to many of the cities in the metro areas of the state, New Brighton was initially inhabited by Native Americans. The main two groups were the Dakota and the Ojibwe, and their main goal was to harvest treks…. Read more »
City of Shoreview: A Brief History
The city of Shoreview, Minnesota shares its rich history with many of its surrounding neighbors. Before being colonized by white settlers, the area in which modern-day Shoreview exists was primarily owned by the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes. This was also the case for many of the neighboring cities. It wasn’t until 1837 that the land… Read more »
City of Roseville: A Brief History
The city of Roseville, Minnesota began like many other cities in the Twin Cities metro area. The land that modern-day Roseville occupies was originally the home of the Dakota and Ojibwa tribes. It wasn’t until 1843 that the first non-Native American settlers arrived and began to colonize the area. In 1850 a township was formed… Read more »
City of Maplewood: A Brief History
The origin and establishment of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota goes back nearly 150 years. Before the settlers appeared, the Dakota Indians mainly occupied the land in Maplewood. The topography was a combination of small forest and open prairie, with several pockets of wetlands and lakes scattered about. In 1850, a small group of families… Read more »
City of Fridley: A Brief History
The city of Fridley, Minnesota was formed in 1847, when John Banfill became the city’s initial settler as he established the Banfill Tavern (currently the site of Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts). At that time, the area was call Manomin. In 1851, the next settler, by the name of Abram M. Fridley, settled in Manomin…. Read more »
City of Prior Lake: A Brief History
The first people to inhabit Prior Lake were Native American Indians. They remained in the area until the Mendota Treaty allowed European settler to occupy the land. Named after General Winfield Scott, Scott County was established by the State Legislature in 1853. Many settlers had been in the area previously in order to trade with… Read more »
City of New Prague: A Brief History
Anton Philipp, a German man, was the first settler of what is now known as New Prague. In 1856 Philipp purchased 160 acres of the Helena Township, Scott County. Philipp did not make an official plat for the town but began selling lots that same year, marking the beginning of New Prague. Several other families came… Read more »
City of Jordan: A Brief History
The city of Jordan, Minnesota has a history dating back to the early 1850’s. In 1853, Thomas A. Holmes sent a group from Shakopee to build a sawmill in the area of what is now modern day Jordan. Thomas Holmes and his family lived in a log house which would eventually be the start of the… Read more »