Lac qui Parle, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lac qui Parle, Minnesota
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 Lac qui Parle, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Lac qui Parle, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac qui Parle |
| Township | Lac qui Parle |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 646298 |
Lac qui Parle (pronounced lak-_-kee-_-parl) is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county.
Lac qui Parle Village was the very first community to be permanently settled in the county. People started living here in 1868, making it an important historical spot.
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Exploring Lac qui Parle's Past
Early Days and Challenges
When the Dakota War of 1862 happened, the people living in Lac qui Parle had to leave their homes. The community was "vacated," meaning everyone moved away for safety during that difficult time.
The County Seat Story
Lac qui Parle village was once the most important town in the county. It was the original county seat for Lac qui Parle County. A county seat is like the main office for a county, where important government decisions are made.
Where Government Met
From 1871 to 1875, the county leaders held their meetings in a hotel and post office building. After that, they moved to a rented space in the local general store. This continued until 1883, when a special building called a courthouse was finally built. A courthouse is where legal cases are heard and county records are kept.
Moving the County Seat
In 1889, the county seat was moved from Lac qui Parle to a different town called Madison. This decision was made after a special election where people in the county voted for the change.
Ten years later, in 1899, a new and bigger courthouse was built in Madison. This building is now very old and important, so it's listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are important to American history and culture.
Population Over Time
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| 1880 | 108 | — | |
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The population of Lac qui Parle in 1880 was 108 people. This number comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts how many people live in different areas every ten years.
