Mississippi River towns in Minnesota
Becker
Early settlers in the area, arriving as early as 1847 included several Vermonters and other New Englanders. Joseph Brown was among that early group; he built a home on Big Lake
Clearwater
Below the highways that divide the old city from the newer developments, an old river town, built into the terraces along the Mississippi River, rests quietly. The first building
Rice
Rice is another community along the Great River Road (US 10) that is not directly on the Mississippi River. There was a small community in the open prairie here in the 1850s called Langola
Royalton
A small community along the Great River Road but not directly on the Mississippi River, Royalton was probably founded in the 1850s by the Reverend Rudolphus Kinney
Belle Prairie
Population (2010) Unincorporated Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau (320.616.4961). History The village of Belle Prairie began as a settlement of French Canadian traders; throughout the 19th century the dominant language and culture of residents was French. Martin Bisson was
Palisade
Population (2010) 167 History Before there was a village called Palisade, there was just Lee’s Hill, so named because the property with a rise was owned by a Mr. Lee. It was also known as Blueberry hill to some folks, because, well, I think you can guess why. H.S.