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May 7, 1973 (21 mi (34 km) north of Park Rapids off U.S. Route 71: Park Rapids: Minnesota's oldest state park, established in 1891. Also significant for its extensive archaeological resources, association with the quest for the Mississippi River headwaters, pioneer sites, and 72 park facilities built 1905–1942 noted for their rustic log construction and association with early park development.
Douglas County Historical Society, Minnesota; Evansville Historical Foundation; Kensington Area Heritage Society; Osakis Area Heritage Center; Faribault County. Faribault County Historical Society; Bricelyn Area Historical Society; Elmore Area Historical Society; Kiester Area Historical Society; Minnesota Lake Area Historical Society; Wells ...
Detroit Lakes is a city and the county seat of Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,869 at the 2020 census . [ 4 ] Its unofficial population during summer months is much higher, estimated by citizens to peak at 13,000 midsummers, due to seasonal residents and tourists.
The Historical Society works across Minnesota, managing 26 museums and historic sites, from Split Rock Lighthouse on the North Shore to Historic Fort Snelling in the Twin Cities. The nonprofit ...
In 1884, Detroit Lakes had many businesses, including two hotels, a bank, a newspaper, and an opera house. The first courthouse was built that year. In 1885, the first county fire department was constructed. In 1903, the Soo Line Railroad built a line through the county. Detroit Lakes hosts a park dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic.
English: Becker County Museum, 714 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN. Operated by the Becker County Historical Society. Operated by the Becker County Historical Society. Date
The Minnesota Historical Society operates 31 historic sites and museums, 26 of which are open to the public. MNHS manages 16 sites directly and 7 in partnerships where the society maintains the resources and provides funding. 6 sites are being held for preservation but are closed to public access, and five are self-guided sites with interpretive signage.
As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 387 people, 130 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.8 people per square mile (4.2/km 2).