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This Day in Minnesota History

January 29, 1837

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, widow of Alexander Hamilton, visits Fort Snelling and views points of interest including Bde Maka Ska, Mni Haha (Minnehaha Falls), and Owamniyomni (the Falls of St. Anthony). She is one of the first female tourists to visit the area.

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First published: July 1, 2015
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