by Willis Harry Miller and Harold Weatherhead. 1950. 33p

The historical sketch of St. Croix County, included in the 1850 Census publication, outlines the county's development from its early pioneer days over 150 years ago. Following a treaty in 1837 that opened the St. Croix Valley to settlement, the area saw an influx of settlers, leading to the establishment of agriculture and the timber industry. The census serves as a vital record of the inhabitants, capturing demographic details and reflecting the transformation of the region from wilderness to thriving communities.