In September, 1866, a meeting held here in the home of Ole Peterson, Gilchrist Township, organized the area as Pope County. The first county commissioners, appointed by Governor J.R. Marshall, were Thomas Chance, J. G. Canfield and Ole Reine. . . . — — Map (db m298296) HM
Gilman and Clara Berg Aaberg purchased their farm home in 1915 on what would eventually be part of "Glacial Lakes State Park." On this historic farm they raised 13 children which included 2 sets of twins and 1 set of triplets. The triplets were born . . . — — Map (db m95072) HM
The beginning of train service in Starbuck was heralded by a shrill steam whistle on Nov. 10, 1882. The last train left without fanfare on July 15, 1983.
This 90 mile line from Morris to Little Falls was built using horses and dirt scrapers. It . . . — — Map (db m84383) HM
