Douglas County, Minnesota:
Founded: It was founded it the year 1858-The first year Minnesota became a state
History:
• Named for Senator Stephen A. Douglas, who aided in the county’s establishment
• Alexandria and Osakis Township were established at the very first meeting
• All the county’s land was claimed by 1869, mainly by European immigrants
• The County is well known for the Kensington Runestone, man believe that it’s a record of Viking explorer visits in the 14th century
• The Runestone if on display at the Runestone museum in Alexandria
Population: There are about 35,500 people who call Douglas County their home
Cities:
• Alexandria
• Brandon
• Carlos
• Evansville
• Forada
• Garfield
• Kensington
• Millerville
• Milton
• Nelson
• Osakis
Area: 720 sq. miles
Thank to http://www.co.douglas.mn.us/updated_pages.htm for providing the information
Information gathered by Laura Baratto, Sesquicentennial Fellow
Minnesota Sesquicentennial 