Ramsey County, Administrative division in Minnesota, US
Description
Ramsey County is located in eastern Minnesota and covers about 170 square kilometers (65 square miles), consisting of roughly 152 square kilometers of land and 18 square kilometers of water. The area extends across seventeen municipalities with a mix of urban and more rural sections.
History
The Minnesota Territory established Ramsey County on October 27, 1849, naming it after Alexander Ramsey, the first territorial governor of Minnesota. The area had been home to Dakota peoples long before its official creation.
Culture
The Gibbs Museum in Falcon Heights displays how pioneers and Dakota peoples once lived and worked in this area. Visitors can see old buildings and everyday objects that tell the story of life during early settlement times.
Practical
The area has multiple transportation options including the Metro Green Line and bus connections to various municipalities. These connections make it easy to explore the county and move between different sections.
Did you know?
Despite being the smallest county by area in Minnesota, this territory contains Saint Paul, the state capital, and more than 550,000 residents. This high population density makes it one of the most important economic and administrative centers in the region.
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