Gem of Minnesota.

PARK RAPIDS is the name of a thriving new town situated in Hubbard County, NORTHERN MINNESOTA, on the Fish Hook River, centrally located on the

BEAUTIFUL SHELL PRAIRIES.

These prairies are slightly rolling forming part of a high plateau. The soil is made of a rich fertile loam of a carboniferous character with a fine subsoil, capable of raising the very finest of quality grains with as large an average as the countries prairies can boast.

Park Rapids

is situated on the right bank of the Fish Hook River. A clear, swift running stream, fed as it is by the waters of a beautiful chain of lakes, which form a natural reservoir inexhaustible in its very nature, the stream keeps at about the same level throughout the year.

A Superior Water Power

Is located here.  A dam has been thrown across the river, and a Saw and Flouring mill erected.  Good judges "men who have traveled" say of the water power "it is one of the best in the state."'

HUBBARD COUNTY lies on the western edge of the "GREAT PINE BELT" and the lumber industry is a feature of no small importance and must with the entrance of a Railroad prove a valuable factor in the Development of the country.

Excellent Water Abounds.

The Alkali so noticeable in Dakota, being entirely absent.  Wells only have to be dug from 20 to 30 foot in depth. 

Lumber can be bought at very low prices for building purposes, and merchandise of all kinds is sold at reasonable prices.  Fuel costs but little.

HUBBARD COUNTY comprises an industrious, clear headed and energetic people who are animated by the praiseworthy desire of "getting on the world" and helping others to do the same.

Good Schools and Churches

Will soon be the pride of the county and every elevating and helpful moral and social interest will be encouraged and sustained as rapidly as possible.

Taken from excerpts of the Park Rapids Enterprise, 1882

To Contact the Hubbard County Historical Society

EMAIL:  hchs@localnet.com

MAIL: PO Box 327, Park Rapids, MN 56470

PHONE: (218)732-5237 (museum)  (218)732-0143 (off season)