Hubbard County, Administrative county in Minnesota, United States
Description
Hubbard County is an administrative county in northwestern Minnesota covering about 1,000 square miles. The landscape features rolling hills, dense forests, and numerous lakes and smaller ponds scattered throughout.
History
The county was established in 1883 and named after Lucius Frederick Hubbard, who served as Minnesota's governor from 1882 to 1887. This naming was typical of the era when newly formed administrative districts honored leading political figures.
Culture
The Leech Lake Indian Reservation occupies part of this area, and the Anishinaabe people maintain their communities and traditions here. You can see this heritage reflected in place names, seasonal gatherings, and how the land and water are respected.
Practical
Park Rapids serves as the county seat, with the Government Center offering administrative services to residents and visitors. The area is accessible via several highways connecting various towns and communities throughout the region.
Did you know?
The county has a distinctive geographical feature where the northern portion slopes downward to the north while the southern section slopes downward to the south. This contrasting tilt creates two separate drainage patterns that shape the area's natural water flow.
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