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MINNESOTA-
PETERSON
, MN- 06/97

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Downtown Peterson Sign on the Trail

 

HISTORY of PETERSON
Peterson Haslerud settled on land in area 1853|
City founded 1867
Named after Peterson Haslerud
Post Office established 1870
Dam built across river 1871
Flour mill used water power until it burned 1877
One of first trout hatcheries in Minnesota built by Haslerud, 1874
Telegraph established 1876
City incorporated 1909
Peterson Station Museum

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Railroad depot built on land donated by Peter Peterson Haslerud, 1877
Station closed 1965
Building moved from original site

 

CAMPGROUNDS of PETERSON 
City RV Campsite Located adjacent to Root River Trail
10 sites available

 

SPECIAL DAYS in PETERSON
Gammel Dag Days At Peterson
Held mid June

 

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