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Eagan Minnesota 150 yearsCity of Eagan celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

Eagan 18741874 Plat map of Eagan.

Eagan 18791879 Plat Map of Eagan.

1916 Eagan and Mendota Platt mapMap showing owners of land in Eagan and Mendota 1916.

Eagan's 1942 fire truck restoredPrior to the establishment of a fire department, Burnsville relied on fire departments from Eagan, Savage, Rosemount and even Bloomington - based on the location of the fire.

A history of MendotaJune 12, 1949 St. Paul Pioneer Press tells the history of Mendota.

MendotaMendota, Highway 13 around 1955.

Eagan volunteer fire department 1964The Eagan Volunteer Fire fighters are recognized with this 1964 photo published in the Dakota County Tribune.

Pizza Hut EaganMay 1968 a Pizza Hut to open next to Cedarvale.

Black Dog Village, Mendota Preceded city of Eagan 1976As part of a Bicentennial series July 8, 1976 the Dakota County Tribune featured this history of Eagan.

Mendota Bridge 1926The building of the Mendota Bridge, compliments of the Dakota County Historical Society.

Mendota Bridge 1926The building of the Mendota Bridge, 1926, compliments of the Dakota County Historical Society.

Starks Bar and Grill 2010Long time Eagan business located at 3125 Dodd Rd, Eagan.

James Slater #1 and wife Bridget O'BrienBirth year is unknown, death Oct 8, 1886, his wife Bridget 1826 - 1913. They were parents to James Slater who would marry Margaret Corrigan.

Bridget O'Brien SlaterWife of James Slater (#1) 1826 - 1913) pioneer family in Eagan.

Lone Oak sculpture unveiled in Eagan 2019Lone Oak’ unveiled in Eagan- Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News - by Andy Rogers Sept 29, 2019
In photo - Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire, left, thanks artist Jim Brenner.

City’s 22nd public art project

The “Lone Oak” was revealed last week at Eagan City Hall plaza.

The sculpture of an oak tree, completed with COR-TEN steel, was recently constructed by artist Jim Brenner.

“The steel tree reaches to the sky, adorned with colorful, transparent leaves,” Mayor Mike Maguire said according to a copy of his prepared remarks. “You can see the history, diversity, and projection of our community in this tree. It connects to our deep roots and a long history of the original Lone Oak Tree, a symbol of Eagan.”

According to the Dakota County Historical Society, the historical lone oak tree once stood at what is now the corner of Dodd Road and Highway 55. It served as a meeting place and bulletin board for the small farming community in the 1800s.

The sculpture is also surrounded by limestone benches. It’s the 22nd public piece of art installed by the city.

“In 2015, we as a city adopted aspirational principles for public art and place-making and developed goals for art in our public places,” Maguire said.

He’s proud that the city invests in public art “because our community knows the value of art – and how it brings a sense of place, beauty and connection in our community,” he said.

The unveiling is taking place during Eagan Art Block, a 16-day event with 23 hosts and 40 events celebrating art in Eagan.

The Historic Sibley HouseThe Sibley House located on Highway 13 in Mendota.

James and Margaret SlaterJames 1855 - 1941 and Margaret Corrigan his wife 1861 - 1949 lived on a farm at the corner of what is now Highway 13 and Nicols Road. Their children were;

Joseph Slater (1889 - 1960)*
Edmund J Slater (1894 - 1953)*
Mayme Slater LeMay (1897 - 1983)*
Raymond Slater (1900 - 1912)*
Frank Slater (1902 - 1978)*
Margaret Lillian Slater (1905 - 1912)*

Cedarvale Mall 1978When Cedarvale first opened in Eagan it provided nearby grocery, drug and hardware stores for those living in the River Hills. There were two additions to the mall, which eventually closed due to lack of business.

EaganEagan 4th of July parade - believed to be 1976.

Train derailsTrain derails near Cedar Avenue in Eagan. Burnsville, Eagan emergency crews respond. January 26, 1977 Burnsville Current.

Coal Barge at NicolsCoal Barge near Nicols in Eagan, 1935.

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