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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.
Becker County became a county on March 18, 1858. It was named for George Loomis Becker, [4] one of three men elected to Congress when Minnesota became a state. Since Minnesota could only send two, Becker elected to stay behind, and he was promised to have a county named after him. Colonel George Johnston founded the city of Detroit Lakes in 1871.
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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.
Buildings and structures in Becker County, Minnesota (1 C, 2 P) E. Education in Becker County, Minnesota (1 C, 2 P) G. Geography of Becker County, Minnesota (3 C) N.
One of Minnesota's few monumental Victorian courthouses remaining, built in 1905; Grant County's most prominent turn-of-the-20th-century building and its long-serving seat of government, and an important work of architects Bell & Detweiler and interior designer Odin J. Oyen. [39] 3: Roosevelt Hall: Roosevelt Hall: August 23, 1985 : Hawkins Ave.
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