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This Day in Minnesota History

January 13, 1824

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General Winfield Scott arrives to inspect Fort St. Anthony. Impressed with what he sees, he suggests that the fort be renamed Fort Snelling for Colonel Josiah Snelling, supervisor of its construction.

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