Hubbard County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Minnesota

Inception: February 26, 1883

Capital city: Park Rapids

Shares border with: Beltrami County, Cass County, Wadena County, Becker County, Clearwater County

Website: http://co.hubbard.mn.us

GPS coordinates: 47.10000,-94.91000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20