Population (2010) 198 History The first Europeans to move into the area were the soldiers at the Cantonment of New Hope, who wintered here before Fort Snelling was built. They were followed by folks who were involved in the fur trade, primarily discontented French Canadians and Metis who had
Population (2010) N/A Introduction Fort Snelling is a landmark in the Twin Cities, one with a mixed record at the center of the introduction of European settlers in the area and the destruction of long-time Native American settlements. The historic site and the state park at river level both
Population (2010) 307 in the township Visitor Information Got a question? Direct it to the folks at the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce (651.458.8334). History Grey Cloud Island has a long history of human habitation. The island has dozens of mounds, and archaeological surveys have also
Population (2010) 3,435 Visitor Information Got a question? Direct it to the folks at the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce (651.458.8334). History Newport began as two separate communities: Red Rock and Newport. Red Rock was the older of the two, tracing its
Population (2010) 1,147 Introduction Nauvoo is a town with an outsized history, where big dreamers and idealists came to make their plans a reality and where some of those dreams sparked epic conflicts, especially during the town's Mormon era. While much of the town’s Mormon history has been preserved
Population (2010) 1,371 Introduction The village’s name is derived from the Sauk and Meskwaki word Oquawkiek, which means something like yellow banks, a reference to the color of the bluff faces along the Mississippi River in these parts. Oquawka was very nearly a city of some importance, which is
