On This Date in Minnesota History: July 27

July 27, 1898 – “Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota governor during the Civil War, set the cornerstone of the capitol. Designed by Cass Gilbert, the capitol was meant as a memorial to Minnesota's Civil War soldiers.”

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Minnesota Governor Alexander Ramsey

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