Long Lake, Minnesota
| Long Lake, Minnesota | |
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| City | |
 Location of the city of Long Lake within Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 44°59′5″N 93°34′15″W / 44.98472°N 93.57083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tim Hultmann |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,768 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,803 |
| • Density | 2,130.1/sq mi (822.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55356 |
| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-38006 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647107 |
| Website | www.longlakemn.gov |
Long Lake is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,768 at the 2010 census.
The first settlers arrived in Long Lake in early spring, 1855. This early contact in Long Lake did not result in settlement but rather this group of Nova Scotians came down Watertown Road, walked to the lake, looked across the lake and settled on the north side of the lake in what is now Orono. The first permanent settlement was established in May 1855 with the arrival of the Flemings and the George Knettles from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. This first settlement was named Cumberland Town and consisted of a saw mill, general store and schoolhouse. The platted area Cumberland Addition can trace its roots to this early period. The Knettle's house became a favorite stop for travelers between 1855 and 1860 and is the location of the first public religious service in the community. The first post office was established in 1856, which was named Tamarack in recognition of the Tamarack swamps in the western part of the country.
A significant aspect of the early settlement of Long Lake was the relationship between the Dakota, the Chippewa and the settlers. The origin of the Union Cemetery is found in this tripartite relationship. The area where the cemetery is located was called Teepee Hill in these early years. It served as an encampment for the Chippewa in 1859–1860. The Dakota were informed of the location of the Chippewa through two settlers in the area. This information prompted many of the Dakota to be in and around Long Lake. Although there was no fighting and the actual intentions of the Dakota are not clear, their presence in the area forced the Chippewa to vacate Teepee Hill. This area was acquired by Bradford Wakefield, most probably through squatter's rights, and purchased by Union Cemetery Association in 1861. There was concern among the settlers that the Chippewa would return, so by establishing a cemetery (hallowed ground) it was unlikely that any Native American people would choose that site as an encampment, thus assuring the safety of the surrounding area.
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