[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            150TH ANNIVERSARY OF JACKSON, COUNTY, MINNESOTA

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                          HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2007

  Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the 
150th anniversary of Jackson County, Minnesota.
  The first settlers in what would become Jackson County were three 
brothers, William, George and Charles Wood. They established a trading 
post in the town of Springfield, which would later be renamed Jackson.
  Jackson County was established on May 23rd, 1857, and named for Hon. 
Henry Jackson, the first merchant in St. Paul. The earliest years were 
not easy: Jackson, the county seat, was entirely deserted twice. But in 
1865, settlers returned following the Civil War and put down their 
roots. Homes were built from native timber and prairie sod and a school 
house was constructed to serve the community.
  From those early days, Jackson County has continued to grow. Today it 
is a leader in agriculture production and home to a beautiful 
courthouse and an historic state theatre.
  I would like to congratulate the residents of Jackson County as they 
celebrate their 150th anniversary and wish them a bright future.

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