Click on the thumbnail image below to view a full size photo. No matter how you choose to view this beautiful area, there are many historic sites to see and many wonderful towns to visit. Stillwater, Minnesota Stillwater was founded in 1843 and is the birthplace of Minnesota. The railroad station pictured is used as a historic museum. There are numerous areas in Stillwater to get a beautiful view of the St. Croix River and the St. Croix Valley.
Many historic markers explain the rich history of the area.
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