Blackduck

Blackduck was incorparated in 1900 by Marcus Stoner. Marcus Stoner also Founded the Town's Telephone Company.The town is on MN 72 and US 71  .Just South of town is The Rabideau CCC Camp

The 1st Child Born in Blackduck Was Boyd Benson (1901-1918) And The 1st Girl Born In Blackduck Was Josephine Hoffland.

The Origanal Buisnesses

some information from lakesnwoods.com


 * Juelson Hotel (1900-1912)
 * The St. Paul Cheap Cash Store

Blackduck Telephone Co. History (From Paul Bunyan Communications)

The Blackduck Telephone Company was started in 1903 by Marcus Stoner.In 1905 Marcus Stoner Gave The Telephone Company to a Sawmill Worker Named Nels Lien.In 1939 Nels Lien Sold it to his son Herbert.in 1963 The Blackduck Telephone Company Bought The Hines Telephone Line.In 1980 Herbert Died.

Homesteaders (From The Blackduck '76 Diamond Jubilee the same book that had the 1st kids born in blackduck fact)


 * John Gilstead (On Nearby Gilstead lake)
 * C.S. Angell
 * E.J. Taylor
 * Langord Family
 * Hermanson Family