Pike Island, River island at Mississippi and Minnesota rivers confluence, Saint Paul, United States
Pike Island extends across 210 acres within Fort Snelling State Park, featuring natural trails along riverbanks and diverse wildlife habitats.
In 1805, Zebulon Pike negotiated the purchase of 100,000 acres from the Mdewakanton Sioux, which included the island valued at $200,000 but purchased for $2,000.
The Dakota people name the island Wita Tanka and consider the confluence area sacred as Bdote, where the first Dakota people emerged according to their beliefs.
The island contains a 3.7-mile trail system that circles the perimeter, with access points for fishing and designated areas for cross-country skiing in winter.
During the Dakota War of 1862, the island served as an internment camp for over 1,600 Dakota people who endured severe winter conditions.
Location: Saint Paul
GPS coordinates: 44.89222,-93.16528
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:33
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