County History
The following histories were taken from History of the Upper Mississippi Valley by Rev. Edward D. Neill, covering Benton County and its townships.
Township & County Histories
Benton County
County-wide history and early settlement.
Alberta Township
History of Alberta Township settlers.
Gilmanton Township
History of Gilmanton Township settlers.
Glendorado Township
History of Glendorado Township settlers.
Langola Township
History of Langola Township settlers.
Maywood Township
History of Maywood Township settlers.
Minden Township
History of Minden Township settlers.
Sauk Rapids Township
History of Sauk Rapids Township settlers.
St. George Township
History of St. George Township settlers.
Watab Township
History of Watab Township settlers.
Pioneer Biographies
Select a name from the list below to read their biography from the historical record.