Manomin County, Former county in Minnesota, United States
Manomin County was a county in Minnesota that extended between what are now Hennepin and Ramsey counties. The territory formed a southern extension of present-day Anoka County and covered approximately 16 square miles (41 square kilometers).
The county was established in 1857 as a separate territory carved from Ramsey County. It maintained its independent status for 13 years before being absorbed into Anoka County in 1869.
The county name derives from the Ojibwe word manoomin for wild rice, reflecting the natural resources that sustained indigenous populations in this region.
The county no longer exists as it was consolidated into Anoka County in the 19th century. Today, visitors can only trace its former boundaries through historical maps and local records.
When created, this county was the smallest in the entire United States with only around 136 residents. This tiny population made it a remarkable exception in American administrative geography at that time.
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