Introduction: A brief history of how Red Lake County came into being.

Pierre Bottineau: The first settler in Red Lake County.

History Tour: A guide to a history drive around the 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:

A 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:

Rural Schools: Under Construction

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