Minnesota, 1870

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As the bulk of western settlers sought locations farther west following the American Civil War, some states, like Minnesota, began to promote the beneficial aspects of living in their area. This database is a promotional tract produced by some businessmen in the state and seeks to draw more immigrants and settlers to the area. It provides detailed descriptions of the counties and towns of the state, business opportunities, social advantages and weather patterns. For those seeking to understand the larger context in which their ancestors lived, this can be a helpful narrative.

Sources Library of Congress. Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910. [database on-line] Washington: Library of Congress, 1999. McClung, John W. Minnesota As It Is In 1870. St. Paul, MN: --, 1870.

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