Historical Markers in Anoka County, Minnesota
Aaron Greenwald
Anoka Post Office
Bridging the Mississippi
Circle of Life
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
Fireman's Grove
Highway of Exploration
History of the Rum River
Ice Age Souvenir
Itasca Village Townsite
Logbooms Meet Sawmills
Perseverance Needed
River Highways
Robert W. Akin
Rum River Dam
The Gathering Place
The Stone House
Ticknor House
Where Cultures Meet
Where Land and Water Meet
Why Settle Here? / Time to Play
The iron ore industry played a significant role in Minnesota's early development. The Mesabi Range, located in the northeastern part of the state, is one of the largest iron ore deposits in the world.