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Introduction -- A brief history of how Red Lake County came into being.
Pierre Bottineau -- The first settler in Red Lake County
History Tour -- A Self-Guided History Tour of Red Lake County
Geology/Geography -- Flat and fertile Red Lake County, Why?
Pre-European Settlement -- Under Construction
Old Crossing Treaty -- The treaty whereby approximately 11 million acres in northern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota was purchased from the Ojibwa Indians for $510,000 was signed in 1863 in Red Lake County.
The Pioneer Days of Red Lake County -- Learn more about the first settlers in Red Lake County.
Civilization of an Empire -- Red Lake County Land Rush?
Ghost Towns -- Roland, Lambert, Lillo, Grit and others. Where were they and what happened to them?
Place Names -- Oklee, Plummer, Garnes, Huot, etc. What is the history behind the geographic place names of Red Lake County?
Water Power -- The water power potential of Red Lake County was harnessed with mills in Red Lake Falls, Plummer and Terrebonne. The rivers also transported timber and produced electricity.
Ox Cart Trail -- The Old Crossing of the Red Lake River was a place of some importance in Minnesota history.
Rural Schools -- Under Construction
Bibliography and Internet Links -- Do you want to learn more? |
