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   Is Breckenridge a city or county?

   • Breckenridge is a city and county seat of Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,430 at the 2020 census. Breckenridge's twin city is Wahpeton, North Dakota. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND—MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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   What is Breckenridge history?

   • Breckenridge History is the leading authority on the rich and colorful history of our town. We are a small non-profit with a dedicated and passionate team of staff, volunteers, and historians. Part of our mission is to share our town’s heritage with the public and we offer museums, tours, hikes, and gold panning here in charming Breckenridge.

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   Why was Breckenridge named after John Cabell Breckinridge?

   • Breckenridge was platted in 1857, and named for John Cabell Breckinridge, a U.S. senator from Kentucky and the 14th Vice President of the United States. Breckenridge was also staunchly pro-slavery and was a Major General in the Confederate Army. A post office has been in operation at Breckenridge since 1857.

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   Where is Breckenridge ND located?

   • It is part of the Wahpeton, ND—MN Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Bois de Sioux River and the Otter Tail River join at Breckenridge and Wahpeton to form the Red River of the North . Breckenridge was platted in 1857, and named for John Cabell Breckinridge, a U.S. senator from Kentucky and the 14th Vice President of the United States.

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   History. Breckenridge was platted in 1857, and named for John Cabell Breckinridge, a U.S. senator from Kentucky and the 14th Vice President of the United States. Breckenridge was also staunchly pro-slavery and was a Major General in the Confederate Army. A post office has been in operation at Breckenridge since 1857.

3. breckhistory.org › discover › breckenridge-historyThe History of Breckenridge

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   From an initial estimate of “hundreds” in the county in 1860 during the first gold rush, the number dropped to 258 by 1870. With the second boom in 1880, the number of residents grew to 5459, only to drop to 1906 by 1890 because of the looming national silver crisis. READ MORE. Placer Mining.

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4. www.familysearch.org › en › wikiWilkin County, Minnesota Genealogy • FamilySearch

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   May 14, 2024 · Wilkin County, Minnesota Genealogy. Guide to Wilkin County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

5. wilkin.mngenweb.netWilkin County, Minnesota - History and Genealogy resources

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   Wilkin County history. Wilkin County, Minnesota was created in 1858. It's parent counties were Cass, Toombs and Johnson. The county seat is Breckenridge. U.S. Census reports are available for this county from 1870 to 1940.

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   Aug 21, 2016 · Named for John C. Breckenridge, vice-president of the United States from 1857 to 1861, the town was laid out in 1857. (A historical marker located in Breckenridge in Wilkin County, Minnesota.)

7. www.co.wilkin.mn.us › historicalsocietyWilkin County Historical Society - Wilkin County, MN

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   "To collect and preserve materials that will help to define or illustrate the History of Wilkin County.""To instill a pride for one's community in every citizen, especially in our youth, by various means of publications, newspaper, documents, pictures, biographies, histories and artifacts."Museum HoursTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Closed in the Winter (Nov ...

8. www.countyoffice.org › wilkin-county-historicalWilkin County Historical Society - Breckenridge, MN (Address ...

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   Historical Societies. Minnesota. Wilkin County Historical Society in Breckenridge, Minnesota. A popular tourist destination and valuable resource for learning about the history of Wilkin County, featuring exhibits on early settlers, agriculture, industry, and culture. Museum Historical Society Tourist Destination Educational Resource History Museum