Friday, September 7, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: September 7

September 7, 1926 - Detroit Lakes was originally named Detroit, which “came about when a French Catholic Priest camped on the shore of the lake with a view of the sun setting across the water. The water was low and revealed a sandbar, creating a narrow strait that glistened in the light of the setting sun. The Priest exclaimed, ‘What a beautiful strait.’ The word strait in French is detroit. Consequently, the city was named Detroit.”

“As a result of continuous postal mix-ups between Detroit, Minnesota and the better-known Detroit, Michigan, a special election was held on [this date] to change the city's name to Detroit Lakes. This befitting title has remained ever since.” 

 http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/relocation/history





http://www.lakesnwoods.com/images/Detroi68.jpg

               __________________________________________________________

If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching  genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including:
census records,  birth records,  death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records.  I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports available.

                                                         


Discover your roots, and watch the branches of your family tree begin to grow.


Website:  TheMemoryQuilt.com > click on Family History

Contact me at:
pjefamilyresearch@gmail.com







No comments:

Post a Comment