Rogers, Hassan Township, and Fletcher Remembered (Images of America)

The heavily wooded area of western Hennepin County, known as the "Big Woods" to early explorers, slowly transformed into three trade centers with the first permanent settlers staking their claims to land in 1854. The initial pioneers emigrated from such faraway places as Germany, Ireland, England, and France in search of a better life, and the fact that many of their ancestors still reside in the area demonstrates they found just that. Rogers, Hassan Township, and Fletcher Remembered is a photographic tour of three early trade centers that formed a community. The pictures, newspaper clippings, and stories provided by local residents and businesses capture the rich history of the area and illustrate how emphasis on church, education, commerce, and entertainment created the endless opportunities enjoyed today.

Contributor(s): Skaja-Bell, Paulie (Author)
ISBN: 0738541117 EAN: 9780738541112
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Pages: 127
Binding: Hardcover and Paperback
Pub Date: October 30, 2006