Stillwater, County seat in Washington County, Minnesota
The city stands on the west bank of the St. Croix River with an elevation of 212 meters and a population of 19,394 residents.
Four business partners established the Stillwater Lumber Company on October 26, 1843, marking the foundation date of the settlement near the river.
The Dakota people named this location Hoġan Wanḳe Kin, while the Ojibwe called it Giigoonzh-agomod, both referring to the presence of fish.
The Stillwater lift bridge, constructed in 1931, now functions as a trail connection between Minnesota and Wisconsin across the St. Croix River.
Charles Strite developed the first automatic pop-up bread toaster in Stillwater during 1921, leading to the creation of Toastmaster Company.
Location: Washington County
Elevation above the sea: 212 m
Website: https://ci.stillwater.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 45.05650,-92.82218
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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