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Entries Containing All of the Phrases «benton county» AND «minnesota»

This list will also include matches for inflectional* forms of the words.
 
Marker detail: Original Minnesota Counties
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1 ► Minnesota, Benton County, Sauk Rapids — Minnesota Territory 1849-1858 / Benton County Takes Shape —
Minnesota Territory 1849-1858On March 3, 1849, during his last hours in office. President James K. Polk signed a bill adding a new name to the American political landscape — Minnesota Territory. A vast land, it stretched from the St. . . . — — Map (db m205213) HM

2 ► Indiana, Benton County, Oxford — 04.1999.1 — Dan Patch —
Standard-bred colt (sire Joe Patchen, dam Zelica) foaled 1896 Oxford, Benton County; raised by Daniel A. Messner, Jr. on this farm. A natural pacer, trained for harness racing, a very popular sport in late 1800's and early 1900's. Dan Patch began . . . — — Map (db m8546) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
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* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
 
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Nov. 12, 2026