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HISTORY <br />The Minnesota territorial legislature convened <br />in 1849 and organized the counties of <br />Washington, Ramsey and Benton. What is <br />now Anoka County was embraced in both <br />Ramsey and Benton Counties with the Rum <br />River as the dividing line. <br />In the early 1850's fur traders began to settle in <br />the area now known as Ramsey. As more <br />settlers came into the area, this thriving <br />community was given the name Anoka. The <br />name originated from the Indian Language, <br />meaning "on both sides" (of the Rum River). <br />In 1856, Sherburne County was detached from <br />Benton County. That territory, lying east of <br />Sherburne and west of the Rum River, was <br />also detached and became a part of Ramsey <br />County. By an act of the legislature, Anoka <br />County was formed from Ramsey County on <br />May 23, 1857. The original eight townships <br />were: Anoka, Watertown (Ramsey), Round <br />Lake (Andover), Bethel, Columbus, St. Francis, <br />Oak Grove, and Centerville. <br />A second county was formed the same day as <br />Anoka County and was named Manomin. <br />Manomin was abolished on November 2, 1869 <br />and attached to Anoka County. Manomin kept <br />its' name until 1879 when it was changed to <br />Fridley. <br />You can come with your own tam and <br />wagon, hitch a ride on our wagon, bring <br />your own mount and help with traffic <br />controlorbe anouttider for awagon. <br />PURPOSE: <br />To conduct an authentic wagon train <br />through Anoka County for the purpose of <br />encouraging appreciation of our heritage <br />and history in celebrating our 150th year as <br />a County. <br />To encourage cooperation in historical <br />preservation and educate the people we <br />come in contact with. <br />To be as authentic as possible. <br />To practice land and trail stewardship. <br />To have a good time. <br />To create a sense of community around <br />the Sesquicentennial. <br />TYPICAL DAY: <br />RISE AND SHINE <br />RELOCA'T'E VEHICTJS <br />BEGAN THE DAY'S <br />DRIVE <br />NOON BREAK <br />ARRIVE AT CAMP <br />DAILY CAMP MEETING <br />CAMP FIRE <br />QUIET CAMP <br />COSTS: <br />6:30 <br />8:00 <br />9:00 <br />12:00 -1:00 <br />3:00 -3:30 <br />6:00 <br />6:00 <br />9:30 <br />COST WILL BE ABOUT $45 PER <br />PERSON FOR THE 6 DAYS. <br />COST FOR A DAY RIDER WILL <br />BE ABOUT $25.00. <br />