Established as a fur - trading post in1795,it was a major center of German immigration during the last half of the19th century and was long noted for its breweries and meat - packing plants.

• 1795年成为一皮毛贸易点，19世纪后半期成为德国移民的主要聚居地，其酿酒厂和肉类加工厂久负盛名。