General Info
About one tenth of Ramsey County’s surface is covered in water. The water is exceedingly clear and varies in great depth across the county. The greatest depths of these lakes reach 100 feet or more. The first occupation in the region was a military operation in 1865 that was led by General Sully. Sully arrived from Sioux City, Iowa with a force consisting of the Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, the Sixth and Seventh Iowa cavalry, as well as many others. In 1867 General Terry, who had been appointed commander of the Dakota department, arrived and started the construction of government buildings. At first these buildings were constructed of wood, but later were replaced with more substantial buildings made of brick. The post is considered to be one of the best constructed buildings of its time in the northwest, and presents a spectacular appearance. Devils Lake is the County Seat. Today Ramsey County is home to approximately 11,451 residents.
