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Minnesota Counties
There are eighty-seven Counties in Minnesota. On October 27, 1849 nine large Minnesota Counties were created. Among them were Benton, Dahkotah, Itasca, Ramsey, Mahkahta, Pembina, Wabashaw, Washington, and Wahnata. Of those Benton, Dakota, Itasca, Ramsey, Wabasha, and Washington still exist as their original name. With the creation of Kittson County on March 9, 1878, Pembina County no longer existed. When Minnesota was organized as a state, 57 of the present 87 Counties were established. The last county to be created was Lake of the Woods County in 1923Pine County, Minnesota
Pine County Education, Geography, and History
Pine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 29,750. Its county seat is Pine
City. The county was formed in 1856 and organized in 1872.
A portion of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in the county.
Etymology - Origin of Pine County Name
Named for large stands of white and red pine found at one time in the county
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts
Pine County History
Pine County was organized on March 1, 1856, with Chisago County being its primary parent county. Other portions of the
original Pine County originated from Ramsey County. The original county seat was Chengwatana.
In 1857, Buchanan County in full and southern portions of Aitkin and Carlton counties were formed from the original Pine County, with Kanabec
County organized a year later. In 1861, Buchanan County was dissolved and folded into Pine County. Pine County was re-organized in 1872, with
Pine City becoming the new county seat.
Geography: Land and Water
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,435 square miles (3,720 km2), of which 1,411 square miles (3,650 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (1.6%) is water.
Neighboring Counties
Bordering counties are as follows:
- Carlton County (north)
- Douglas County, Wisconsin (northeast)
- Burnett County, Wisconsin (east)
- Chisago County (south)
- Isanti County (southwest)
- Kanabec County (west)
- Aitkin County (northwest)
Education
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