Itasca County was first formed in 1849, upon the creation of the Minnesota Territory.

Minnesota Territory was formed on March 3, 1849.

He moved to the Minnesota Territory in 1849 where he continued to practice law.

He was appointed the first secretary of Minnesota Territory serving 1849-1851.

The Minnesota Territory, and later the state, were named for the river.

There was a dispute over the shape of the state to be carved out of Minnesota Territory.

The Minnesota Territory itself was formed only in 1849 but the area had a rich history well before this.

Then he went to the Minnesota Territory and engaged in surveying and teaching.

Highway 74 follows, in part, an old route which was one of the first public roads in the Minnesota Territory.

Before statehood, the Minnesota Territory had the same office.