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Welcome to the Mankato Courthouse. In this building you'll find information about the government of Mankato between the years of 1852 and 1900. You can also find out about the Mankato town site before the city was here.

The Land Before Mankato

The Founding and Early Years of Mankato
Mankato's first citizens found Mankato, and settlers arrive.

Mankato's Historic Firsts

The U.S.-Dakota War

Utilities in Early Mankato
This link will tell you about gas, electricity, water, and communication systems in early Mankato.

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