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The first Indians in Burnett County were the Sioux, who were later driven out by the Chippewas. One of the well-known fur-trading centers was at Trade Lake with Trader Carlson who could speak the language of the Chippewas. Ten cents was a good price for a muskrat pelt and a quarter was the usual price for a skunk, beaver or mink pelt.

Early white settlers were mostly Norwegian and Swedish immigrants.

1833   A mission was established at the outlet of Yellow Lake. The first school in Burnett County was opened on September 16, 1833

July 29, 1837   The United States purchased the St. Croix River valley from the Indians.

1854   Canute Anderson, the "Father of Burnett County," arrived and settled about four miles south of Grantsburg. For several years he was the lone resident in that area. The Anderson home was the center of most of the social activity in the early days.

1856   The state of Wisconsin passed a law creating the county of Burnett. There were nine more changes in territory before Burnett acquired its present shape. (Reference: http://www.burnettcounty.com/gov/facts.html)

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