An observatory is a place for observing, or studying, natural objects and events on Earth or in space. An astronomical observatory is a place to observe space. Scientists use this type of observatory to gather information about stars, planets, comets, and other things outside Earthâs atmosphere.
Welcome to Stillwater, Minnesota. Stillwater is a dynamic, growing community of over 18,000 residents nestled into the bluffs of the St. Croix River, one of America's protected Wild and Scenic Waterways.
History of the Minnesota Territory. When Wisconsin became a state in 1848, the lands between the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers were without an organized government. On August 26, 1848, a gathering was held at John McKusick's store in Stillwater MN.