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Acton Minnesota

Acton Township, located in Meeker County, Minnesota, was established in 1858, a year marked by significant settler activity in the region. The area, known for its rich agricultural land, played a significant role in the settlement patterns of Minnesota during the 19th century. Its geographic features include a mix of prairie and forest land, contributing to its agricultural development. Early records of land transactions, vital records, and agricultural census data may be found starting from the late 1850s, offering genealogists a wealth of information regarding the early settlers and their way of life. Acton Township is not characterized by large water bodies but is traversed by small streams contributing to the North Fork Crow River, affecting settlement patterns and land use. The jurisdiction fell under the governance of Meeker County, influencing the archival records and genealogical sources available to researchers. There is no specific mention of native tribes in Acton’s immediate history, but the broader region was historically inhabited by the Dakota Sioux before European settlement. Genealogists researching families in Acton Township would primarily look into census, agricultural records, land ownership documents, and early Meeker County governmental records to trace lineage and understand family histories.

Minnesota Indian Massacre – Indian Wars

Chief Little Crow

History of the Minnesota Indian massacre, a scheme designed and enacted by Little Crow, a Sioux chief to rid the whites from the state of Minnesota.

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