Apple Valley’s historical roots lead back to the mid-1800’s when it was a part of the Lebanon Township farming community. The first settlers were believed to have come in the year 1855 from the east coast. Lebanon Township’s first settlers were Henry J. and Charles Verrill and their wives. Each took a claim of 160… Read more »
Post by David Olson ● Mar 3, 2016
City of Apple Valley: A Brief History
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