1863 January 1. President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation granting freedom to slaves in southern states.

MINNESOTA - Cook County - Historic Districts

Grand Portage National Monument *** (added 1966 - Cook County - #66000111) Off US 61, within Grand Portage Indian Reservation, Grand Portage (7100 acres, 5 buildings, 2 structures) Historic Significance: Event, Information Potential Area of Significance: Historic - Aboriginal, Historic - Non-Aboriginal, Transportation, Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government, Commerce Cultural Affiliation: OJIBWE, Euro-American Period of Significance: 1700-1749, 1750-1799, 1800-1824, 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899 Owner: Federal Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Defense, Domestic Historic Sub-function: Camp, Fortification, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling, Trade (Archeology) Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Forest, Museum, Park

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