Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County is the third-most populous county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2020, 439,882 people lived there.[2] The county seat is Hastings.[3]
| Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Minnesota | |
 Minnesota's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | October 27, 1849[1] |
|---|---|
| Seat | Hastings |
| Largest City | Lakeville |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
587 sq mi (1,520 km²) 562 sq mi (1,456 km²) 25 sq mi (65 km²), 4.2 |
| Population - Density |
786/sq mi (303/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.dakotacounty.us | |
| Named for: Dakota people | |
Dakota County, Minnesota Media
Taoyateduta led the Mendota Mdewakanton in northern Dakota County. He and 121 Sioux leaders ceded much of the present Twin Cities region.
Saint Peter's Church in Mendota is the state's oldest church
Vermillion Falls in Hastings
2022 US Census population pyramid for Dakota County, from ACS 5-year estimates
Street in downtown Apple Valley with signature red lamp posts. In the background is the Western Service Center.
Lakeville's downtown began in the early 20th century, contrasting its modern suburban development.
References
- ↑ "Minnesota Place Names". Minnesota Historical Society. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Dakota County, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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