The history of Rockford, Minnesota dates back to 1855. In Illinois, two men, George Ames and Joel Florida, read about the spectacular land in Minnesota. They came to the area by way of the Mississippi River. Eventually, they settled in the area known today as Rockford. Once there, they met a man who had already… Read more »
Post by David Olson ● Jun 6, 2015
City of Rockford: A Brief History
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