Stearns county history book

Just minutes off i94 along minnesota highway 15 in st. In 1936 a group of citizens organized the stearns county historical society. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Its a unique opportunity to learn about conducting your own research on family history with the help of local organizations like ours.

Stearns county, minnesota genealogy genealogy familysearch. Finding aids to special collections held by the elwyn b. Microfilmed in august 1986 the following abbreviated index to the stearns county, minnesota naturalization records was extracted by gretchen leisen at the stearns history museum in. Local histories are available for stearns county, minnesota genealogy.

According to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 0. Welcome to the quite wet prohibition era of stearns county a highly fermented era when according to author elaine davis, nearly 100% of the residents of some areas were involved in the illicit liquor trade, speakeasies reigned with the full support of local citizenry, and local minnesota brew enjoyed a national reputation. He has the distinction of having been the first white child born in fair haven township. Depressionera stearns county was populated by monks, missionaries, and germancatholic farmers who created a culture that was, according to tim hoheisel of the stearns history museum in the film. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The stearns history museum is dedicated to keeping our visitors updated about covid19, and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our community. Internet archive bookreader history of stearns county, minnesota.

Men in stearns county during prohibition 19201933 show off their minnesota moonshine. World war i exhibit at stearns history museum world war i raged from august 1914 to november 1918, and residents of stearns county, many of germanic descent, served in all military branches. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Genealogy trails history group stearns county, mn cemeteries source. Stearns county and the dakota war of 1862 download ebook.

Welcome to the quite wet prohibition era of stearns county a highly f. These tend to be from counties in northwest minnesota and may be searched using odin. Stearns countys wet wild prohibition days by elaine. Growing for generations is cosponsored by the stearns history museum and st. Jan 11, 2016 it was on february 20, 1855, by an act of the legislative assembly of the territory of minnesota, that the boundaries of 25 counties in the territory including stearns were established. The stearns history museum contributed to minnesota reflections images that show early street scenes from towns across the county, business activities, granite. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.

Quarry quest is a remarkably thorough history of stearns county s quarry park and nature preserve. The only book on the subject is minnesota stearns countys wet wild prohibition days by elaine davis published in 2007. Sign up to participate in our winter reading program and win prizes. Martin, minnesota by the 1880s, stearns county experienced tremendous economic growth. Anthony is located within krain township geographically but is a separate entity. The family history room also contains many plat books in print.

Melrose history museum a new documentary running in the twin cities starting this weekend looks at the. Lake of the woods county provides its 2014 plat book land atlas online. A donation today will keep us moving forward until we can see you in person again. From the paynesville of 1857 has come the paynesville of 1914, a village of one thousand or more people, a village of many comfortable homes and of good churches. William bell mitchell, history of stearns county, minnesota. On march 3, 1855 the governor appointed three people to be on the first board of commissioners for stearns county. Stearns county is situated just south of the geographic center of minnesota. Its population had swelled after the civil war, many of these new residents coming from central europe or eastern sections of the united states. Im so happy somwone recorded this interesting history before its lost forever. This book offers a unique glimpse into the people and places of stearns county, and is a visual history of daily life in the county that emphasizes the experiences of the average citizen. We have many sweet movie showings and events this month, and some new romance novels in your local library.

The following is a list of minnesota history books that are available for viewing on the web. Digital history books library visit minnesota historical society. First property transfers by federal government in central minnesota by tract description on microfilm. Eugene henry day, proprietor of the pioneer farm, in maine prairie township, was born in fair haven township, this county, june 20, 1857, son 862 history op stearns county of william henry and lucy marie scribner day. Stearns county 1963 minnesota historical atlas historic map works. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about john hafen on myheritage, the worlds family history network.

A number of books on local history refer to minnesota and its importance of helping people through tough times. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. History of stearns county, minnesota, volume 1 william bell mitchell full view 1915. Minnesota tells little known history of moonshine in. Stearns county district court naturalization records inclusive dates 18521954.

The book could have been much longer and gone deeper but i think it did a fine job of explaining the political, economic, religious, cultural, and historical context fairly no easy feat. Maps and plat books property and roads stearns county. Cloud state university, explored this aspect of her home regions heritage in her book minnesota. Anthony in stearns county was settled circa 1880 and incorporated in may 1911.

Guide to stearns county, minnesota ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth. This plat book shows land ownership and the aerial view maps are located opposite of the land ownership for each tract of property 5 acres and larger within stearns county. Department of special collections digital finding aids. It also was the first time women were actively recruited for war involvement, serving in the army. History of stearns county minnesota and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. History of stearns county, minnesota volume 2 paperback september, 20 by william bell mitchell author. Stroll through two floors of exhibits, research your family history and shop the museum store.

Stearns county, minnesota genealogy familysearch wiki. Interactive mapping online services stearns county. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. He served as county attorney by election for two terms and died in 1900. John hafen historical records and family trees myheritage. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. From land use and highway construction to daycare and parks stearns county provides a variety of information and services through interactive maps. The stearns county auditortreasurer s office has plat books for sale. Cloud, the stearns history museum is located in a 100acre nature park. Find a grave stearns county minnesota cemeteries source. Click download or read online button to get stearns county and the dakota war of 1862 book now. The american history and genealogy project stearns county cemetery list source.

It is interesting to read in the stearns county history book a description of paynesville in 1914. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section minnesota local histories. History of stearns county, minnesota by william bell mitchell, 1915, h. The book not only highlights the granite heritage of central. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information.

History of stearns county, minnesota by mitchell, william bell, 1843publication date 1915 topics genealogy. Quarry quest is a remarkably thorough history of stearns countys quarry park and nature preserve. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Census records for stearns county 1857, 1860, 1865, 1870 indexed, 1875, 1880, 1885, 1895, 1900, 1905, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 on microfilm. Reviews of books history of stearns county, minnesota. Cloud, fair haven, albany, paynesville, collegeville, waite park, rockville, and st. Click download or read online button to get history of stearns county minnesota book now. History of stearns county, minnesota 1915 edition open. Cloud, read law a few months, was admitted to the morrison county bar, in about 1889, and then was made county attorney here in place of roll worthington. The book not only highlights the granite heritage of central minnesota and the many features of the park, but captures the natural beauty and.

This book offers a unique glimpse into the people and places of stearns county, and is a visual history of daily life in the county that emphasizes the experiences. The stearns history museum is a nonprofit community organization working to preserve history as it happens, engage our audience in a new digital format, and continue to thrive in these historically impactful moments. History of stearns county, minnesota internet archive. For an interactive map of township plats, please click here for individual plats of cities and towns. This february celebrate library lovers month with us.