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.
The early 1850âs were marked in national history as a period of great unrest, for these were the pre-Civil-war days with slavery a raging issue. However, this was a period of tremendous growth in the Territory of Minnesota and in Stillwater. The city was granted its charter in 1854 with John McKusick as first mayor.
The Department is located at the Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082; the Service Center in Cottage Grove; the Headwaters Service Center in Forest Lake; the Stillwater License Center at the Valley Ridge Mall in Stillwater and the Service Center in Woodbury.