Thursday, December 25, 2014

On This Date in Minnesota History: December 25

December 25, 1805The area that would become Brainerd was first seen by white men on Christmas Day, 1805. LT. Zebulon Pike, U.S. Army, camped in the area for a day of rest and relaxation while exploring the source of the Mississippi River.

http://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/history/






http://www.lakesnwoods.com/Brainerd.htm

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