Kinkead Cemetery (Alexandria, MN)
By Craig Mische, Lakefront Real Estate in Alexandria
(Alexandria Brokers Realty)
In 1858, a 20 X 30 mile area of land and water was given the name Douglas County. Five men are known to have settled in Douglas County in 1858. Three of the men, named Holmes, Grant, and Sanford, settled in what became known as Homes City on Grant Lake. Two brothers, Alexander and William Kinkead claimed land along Lake Agnes and Lake Winona. The site was selected for its natural beauty, abundance of water, and timber. It was in 1858 that a company was formed that established the first business; the new company was set up to advertise and sell the newly formed lots. How else would a town develop without Realtors? Alexander Kinkead became the first postmaster and his log home became the Alexandria Post Office. During the summer of 1858, the U.S. Army cut a trail through the brush, woods,...
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