Early days in Chippewa
County, MN, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet reprinted
from the rare 1882 book: History of the Minnesota Valley,
by the Rev. Edward D. Neill. The booklet is printed one-sided on
60# paper with the print enlarged for easier reading. A vinyl sheet
has been added to protect the front cover.
The booklet contains
information on the communities of: Chippewa
City, Montevideo, Sparta Township, Granite Falls, Tunsburg, Watson,
Rosewood, Leenthrop, Kragaro, Lac Qui Parle, Havelock, Big Bend,
Mandt, Grace, and Woods,
Among the many subjects discussed
are: Physical Features of
the area; Early county officials; Early settlements; Walter Carlton,
George W. Frink, and other early settlers; County "firsts,"
such as the first house, first school, first post office, first
white child born, first marriage, etc.; Roster of early public
officials; the Demise of Chippewa City and the Birth of Montevideo;
Schools; Churches; Sunset Masonic Lodge and Chippewa Agricultural
and Mechanical Society; First bank; Early Newspapers; Hotels and
Businesses; and other bits of history and trivia. There are mini
biographies of prominent residents in the various communities,
as well as many incidental names throughout the booklet.
Wouldn't this make a unique
gift?
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