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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	Preserve Your Memories with a Legacy, *Make a gift to the HCHS. . .* The Hubbard County Historical Society was originally started in 1893. The Society was incorporated and the Little Log Museum opened it's doors in 1954, Eventually the museum became so crowded it was in need of a new location. In 1978 the museum opened in it's present location, the historic, old Hubbard County Courthouse. In 1984 the building was placed on the national historic register. Having saved the original building from being demolished, the HCHS has been able to provide a beautiful place to preserve and display our community's heritage through the generous donations of it's residents, past and present. *No matter the size or the type, all gifts are meaningful.* They provide important support for the society's work of collecting and preserving some of the most important events in our lives, and provides an opportunity to share these stories with people of all ages. Ways You Can Help. . . Share your memories by donating items to our collection. Add your family's stories to our ever growing resource center. Become a member. Membership Levels $10 Individual $15 Family $25 Friends of the HCHS $50 Patrons of the HCHS $l00 Sponsor of the HCHS Members receive the quarterly History Buff Newsletter. County residents have voting rights. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the last Monday of the month, with the annual meeting being held in October. Everyone is invited to attend. Leave a gift, an honorarium or memorial to the society. Volunteer! Each year we serve thousands of people. Our volunteers are essential to the continued success of the museum and it's programs. Leave an endowment. A gift to endowment provides permanent and ongoing support for our museum. Gifts to endowment can be outright or through a bequest, a life income gift, a life insurance policy, an lRA 401 (k) or other retirement account. A named endowment fund is an exceptionally personal way to make a gift to the future. An endowment gift benefits future generations to come and is a wonderful way to create an enduring tribute to a loved one. With your commitment we can continue to preserve the past and share it with future generations!**
	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)