One of the fastest growing cities in the metro area, Eagan takes great pride in providing residents with a sense of community. The city features a combination of lush wooded areas, beautiful rolling hills, lakes and ponds, lovely residential areas, and well planned commercial and industrial areas. Eagan is a young, dynamic, growing community with excellent access to the rest of the metro. Because of its convenient access to employment centers, the airport, freeways and other Twin Cities amenities, the population of Eagan is expected to continue to grow. With the city's commitment to strict land use planning, maintaining open space, landscaping and park land, the quality of life for residents will be maintained in the years ahead. 

History

In 1740 the Dakota tribe formed a small settlement known as Black Dog Village along the Minnesota River, near the present Eagan border with Burnsville. The political organization of Eagan began with the admission of Minnesota as a state in 1858. The area was first included as a part of Mendota Township and then in 1860 the Township of Eagan was established within its current boundaries. Patrick Eagan, from whom the City of Eagan takes its name, was a native of Ireland and had come to this area with his family in about 1854. He served on the town's first council. At the time of its formation in 1860, most of the residents were farmers. From 1885 until around 1930, most of Eagan's farmers grew so many onions that Eagan was once known as "The Onion Capital of the United States." Eagan maintained gradual growth over the next 20 years and began to rapidly expand in the late 1950s. In 1972 Eagan incorporated as a village and a year later the state Legislature passed a law making Eagan a city on January 1, 1974. 

Mixed Usage

Eagan represents something different to many people. For those folks who live there, the city is the location of their quiet residential neighborhood. Eagan's population has grown from 7,000 in 1974 to over 65,000 residents today. Most of the new residents are young, growing families who are attracted to Eagan's comparatively affordable homes. To thousands of other folks, Eagan is the place where they go to work. Eagan is home to some of the largest and most well known companies in the state and nation. Some of these companies include: Northwest Airlines, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota, West (a Thompson business), Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling, and Unisys. There are still many others who neither live nor work in Eagan, but venture there to enjoy a variety of shopping venues and recreational areas. 

Parks and Recreation 

There are over 1,370 acres of park and recreation land found within Eagan's city limits. This acreage includes 54 parks, 32 tennis courts, 15 hockey rinks, 41 ball fields, 27 soccer fields, 2 outdoor BMX bicycle parks, an outdoor skate park and numerous facilities unique to each location. Cascade Bay, Minnesota's largest water park is also be located in Eagan. 

Schools

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