Eden Prairie: A Brief History

by Marie Wittenberg

Overview

From scouting reports of Native American tribes to Money Magazine's declaration that it was the best place to live in America, Eden Prairie has a history that commands attention. Few can rival Marie Wittenberg's dedication to telling this story or match her intimate knowledge of her hometown's changing landscape, from early sheep barns to modern megachurches. In this brief history, she describes how Eden Prairie got its name, visits with pioneer families and points out the local places and critical moments that shaped this beloved community's identity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614232568
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	12/14/2011
Series:	American Chronicles
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

A lifelong resident of Eden Prairie, Marie Wittenberg has spent twenty-five years as the local historian and fifteen years as the president of the Eden Prairie Historical Society. Her new book on Eden Prairie's history is due to be released in time for the 2010 holiday season. This is her fifth book on Eden Prairie history.