Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society & Museum

Preserving the stories, artifacts, and heritage of Benton County, Minnesota since 1949.

View of the Residence and Granite Quarry of L. Robinson Sr.
View of the Residence & Granite Quarry of L. Robinson, Sr.,
Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., Minn.

📅  Today in History

United States

• 1816 American Bible Society organized

• 1922 Construction begins on Yankee Stadium (Bronx)

Minnesota

• The Great Seal of the State of Minnesota was adopted in its current form on May 11, 2024.

• Minnesota water drains in three directions: north to Hudson Bay, east to the Atlantic Ocean, and south to the Gulf of Mexico.

Benton County

• William A. Aitkin served as chairman of Benton County’s first board of commissioners.

• James Kitchens acted as clerk at Benton County’s first board meeting and was appointed Register of Deeds.

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🕑  Plan Your Visit

Location 202 2nd Avenue South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hours Tue – Fri   10am – 4pm Closed on legal holidays
Phone 320-253-9614 By appointment

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