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36-662: Waneta was born about 1795 in what is now Brown County , South Dakota . At age 18, Wanata was accustomed to the ways of war and fought under his father Wakinyanduta ( Red Thunder ) (Sisseton leader who eventually split off from that band to form the Cuthead band of the Yanktonai ) siding with the British against the Americans in the War of 1812 . He fought at the siege of Fort Meigs in 1813. Wanata

72-515: A West Point graduate and topographical engineer stationed at nearby Fort Totten . After resigning from the U.S. Army, he surveyed the land and established the townsite. The surrounding Creel Township is named for Mr. Creel. The name was later changed to Creel City and expanded by the Great Northern Railway . When the village was incorporated in 1884, the name was changed to City of Devils Lake and then shortened to Devils Lake. During

108-597: A Euro-American settler was in 1882. It was surveyed in 1883 and named Creelsburg and later Creel City , after the surveyor, Heber M. Creel . In 1884 it was renamed Devils Lake. The local paper is the Devils Lake Journal . Devils Lake Municipal Airport serves the city. Devils Lake is home to Lake Region State College and the North Dakota School for the Deaf . The present site of Devils Lake was, historically,

144-642: A household in the city was $ 31,250, and the median income for a family was $ 39,541. Males had a median income of $ 27,972 versus $ 18,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,741. About 11.2% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. The city of Devils Lake is served by Devils Lake Public Schools . This system operates Sweetwater Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School, Minnie H Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Devils Lake High School . A private school, St. Joseph's Catholic School (of

180-836: A household in the county was $ 45,615 and the median income for a family was $ 58,683. Males had a median income of $ 37,997 versus $ 28,419 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,878. About 5.6% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over. Brown County was long a Democratic stronghold, home to notable Democrats including South Dakota Governor Ralph Herseth , US Senate majority leader Tom Daschle and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin . It generally voted Democratic except in Republican landslides (though often relatively narrowly margins) in presidential elections from 1932 until 1996. Since then, Brown County has trended Republican, particularly at

216-511: A male householder with no wife present, and 47.0% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

252-419: A package which he exhibited as something he held more precious than any other treasure. It was carefully wrapped in old newspaper, and after it had been divested of the strings and unrolled to be read, it proved to be the parchment or treaty with Government officials, his own name inscribed as head or Grand Chief. Having thus established his old-day tribal office, he carefully refolded the document, wrapped it in

288-516: A period of increased rainfall, beginning in the 1990s and unprecedented in the history of North Dakota, caused the nearby lake , which has no natural outlet, to rise. The surface area has quadrupled, and the higher water has resulted in the moving or destruction of over 400 houses. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 6.965 square miles (18.04 km ), of which 6.959 square miles (18.02 km )

324-744: A territory of the Dakota people. However, the Sisseton, Wahpeton, and Cut-Head bands of the Dakotas were relocated to the Spirit Lake Reservation as a result of the 1867 treaty between the United States and the Dakota that established a reservation for those who had not been forcibly relocated to Crow Creek Reservation in what is now South Dakota. The name "Devils Lake" is a calque of the Dakota phrase mni wak’áŋ (literally translating to spirit water), which

360-478: Is also reflected in the names of the Spirit Lake Tribe and the nearby town of Minnewaukan . The Dakota called the lake mni wak’áŋ , which separately translates as mni (water) and wak’áŋ (literally meaning "pure source" but often translated as "spirit" or "sacred"). The European-American settlers misconstrued this name to mean "Bad Spirit Lake" or "Devils Lake." The "bad" referred to the high salinity of

396-551: Is buried in the St. Michael Cemetery, St. Michael, ND . Brown County, South Dakota Brown County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 38,301, making it the fourth most populous county in South Dakota . Its county seat is Aberdeen . The county is named for Alfred Brown, of Hutchinson County, South Dakota , a Dakota Territory legislator in 1879. Brown County

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432-496: Is land and 0.006 square miles (0.02 km ) is water. Like all of North Dakota, Devils Lake has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb ) with very cold winters with frequent light snowfall, and warm to very warm, wetter summers with most rain from convective thunderstorms . During the 1936 North American cold wave , the town was one of the coldest places south of the Canada–US border, averaging −21 °F or −29.4 °C for

468-497: Is part of the Aberdeen, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area . Brown County lies on the north side of South Dakota. Its north boundary line abuts the south boundary line of the state of North Dakota . The James River flows south-southwest through the county; its entry point into neighboring Spink County marks Brown County's lowest elevation: 1,266 ft (386 m) ASL. The terrain of Brown County consists of rolling terrain, sloping to

504-501: The 2010 census , there were 36,531 people, 15,489 households, and 9,374 families in the county. The population density was 21.3 inhabitants per square mile (8.2/km ). There were 16,706 housing units at an average density of 9.8 per square mile (3.8/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.2% white, 3.0% American Indian, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of

540-457: The 2020 census , there were 7,192 people, 3,202 households, and 1,612 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,033.5 inhabitants per square mile (399.0/km ). There were 3,687 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 75.0% White , 0.8% African American , 16.6% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.6% from some other races and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of

576-538: The National Register of Historic Places listings in Brookings County, South Dakota . Wecota Annex has also become an office building; it was last used for housing students during the 2012-13 academic year. Waneta Hall continues to be used as a residence for students as of 2014. Waneta's son was called Wanata II or Waanatan II (1828-1897). Their names are in almost every history book dealing with Minnesota and

612-609: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo ), is also located in Devils Lake. Amtrak , the U.S. national passenger rail system, serves Devils Lake , operating its Empire Builder daily in both directions between Chicago and Seattle and Portland, Oregon . SkyWest Air Lines also operates two flights daily to the Devils Lake Municipal Airport from Denver International Airport. Local dial-a-ride transit service

648-515: The British until 1820, when an abortive expedition against Fort Snelling resulted in a change of heart. Thereafter, he gave wholehearted support to American interests and even helped influence trade on the Missouri River. A prominent chief of the Dakota people, Waneta signed a trade treaty with the Americans on 25 July 1825. On 17 August 1825 he signed the first Treaty of Prairie du Chien which fixed

684-579: The Minnesota Uprising of the Dakota War of 1862 . Suffering many hardships during the war which followed, he finally surrendered his band some five years later and resided on the Spirit Lake Reservation (Miniwakan Oyanke) in north central North Dakota . In 1885, Chief Wanata (Waanatan II) became friends Major Israel McCreight and visited his office regularly to smoke tobacco. At the time,

720-491: The boundaries of Sioux territory. He was murdered by his own tribesmen, who were upset with his leadership, in 1848. He died at the mouth of the Warreconne River , the present Beaver Creek in what is now Emmons County , North Dakota . Two United States Navy ships have been named USS Wahneta and one has been named USS Waneta in honor of Waneta. Waneta Hall, a residence hall at South Dakota State University ,

756-544: The city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 7,222 people, 3,127 households, and 1,773 families living in the city. The population density was 1,149.4 inhabitants per square mile (443.8/km ). There were 3,508 housing units at an average density of 558.3 per square mile (215.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.23% White , 0.22% African American , 7.84% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.21% from other races , and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of

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792-421: The city was 82.9% White , 0.5% African American , 12.5% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. There were 3,229 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had

828-461: The faded news sheet and returned it to the inner folds of his blanket, then nimbly squatted on the office floor, filled his pipe and enjoyed his usual half-hour smoke." Wa-na-ta's smoking pipe was his most precious possession. "A titled English ranch-owner who knew of his importance in history offered any price that the old chief would name for the pipe and pouch, but the chief disdained to listen to any offer of money. But when I squatted beside him on

864-524: The five weeks ending February 21, 1936 (though at a different site from that now in use). On average 53.4 nights fall to or below 0 °F or −17.8 °C, 104.1 days fail to top freezing, and 184.5 nights fall below 32 °F or 0 °C. In the winter, only 17.5 days on average top freezing, and in severe winters months can pass without even a minor thaw. Extreme heat is rare in summer, with only one day in three years topping 100 °F or 37.8 °C, and only 9.3 topping 90 °F or 32.2 °C. As of

900-415: The floor, where he was puffing meditatively on his long red-stone pipe, to tell him of leaving next week for a trip west, he arose instantly, untied his belt, laid both pouch and pipe across his left hand and extended it to me as a present and token to be preserved after he had passed to the long sleep." McCreight forever remembered the kindness and generosity of Wa-na-ta. Chief Wanataan II died in 1897 and

936-428: The lake, making it unfit to drink, and "spirit" referenced the mirages often seen across the water. The Christian concept of the devil was not present in the Dakota philosophy and religious practices. The Hidatsa name for the lake is mirixubaash ( meaning " sacred water "). The first post office was founded November 15, 1882, and was originally named Creelsburg. It was founded by Lieutenant Heber M. Creel ,

972-452: The local level, although the county was carried by Barack Obama in 2008. 45°36′N 98°21′W  /  45.60°N 98.35°W  / 45.60; -98.35 Devils Lake, North Dakota Devils Lake is a city in and the county seat of Ramsey County , North Dakota , United States. The population was 7,192 at the 2020 census . It is named after the nearby body of water called Devils Lake . The first house built by

1008-491: The population. The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are German (43.9%), Norwegian (33.4%), Irish (7.6%), French (4.7%), Swedish (4.5%), English (2.7%). There were 3,127 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who

1044-421: The population. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.9% were under 5 years of age, and 22.5% were 65 and older. As of the 2010 census , there were 7,141 people, 3,229 households, and 1,712 families living in the city. The population density was 1,097.9 inhabitants per square mile (423.9/km ). There were 3,481 housing units at an average density of 535.5 per square mile (206.8/km ). The racial makeup of

1080-432: The population. In terms of ancestry. Of the 15,489 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.5% were non-families, and 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 38.6 years. The median income for

1116-457: The south and east, largely devoted to agriculture. The county has a total area of 1,731 square miles (4,480 km ), of which 1,713 square miles (4,440 km ) is land and 18 square miles (47 km ) (1.0%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 38,301 people, 16,130 households, and 9,595 families residing in the county. The population density was 22.4 inhabitants per square mile (8.6/km ). There were 17,885 housing units. As of

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1152-514: The twenty-one-year-old McCreight seeking adventure took the Northern Pacific Railway to its farthest point west, Devils Lake, North Dakota , Dakota Territory , and met with Indians trading buffalo bones at Fort Totten , North Dakota , to be sold as fertilizer in the lucrative St. Louis market. McCreight was impressed with the chief's dignity and bearing. "One day he signed that he wished a private interview, when he drew from his blanket

1188-649: The two Dakota States. Waanatan II was born in 1828 on the Elm River (Pecan Wakpa) north of what is now Aberdeen, South Dakota . When his father was assassinated in 1848, the Pabaksa (Cut Head) band of Yanktonai split into three groups, each led by a son. Waanatan II moved to Lake Traverse (Bde Hdakinyan = Cross-Wise Lake) associating himself with his mother's people, the Sisitunwan Dakota. Waanatan II forbade Little Crow from crossing his lands to escape Federal troops during

1224-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.87. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males. The median income for

1260-462: Was named in honor of Chief Waneta in 1959. This renewed a pattern of alliteration to name buildings using words from the Lakota language . Three other residence halls on the campus had earlier been named Wenona (meaning first-born daughter) Hall, (1917), Wecota (meaning second-born daughter) Hall (1919) and Wecota Annex (1940). Wenona and Wecota Halls are now used as office buildings and have been placed on

1296-426: Was recruited by British Colonel Robert Dickson , eventually his brother-in-law, whom convinced him to join him in battle at Fort Sandusky . During this battle, Wanata charged Fort Sandusky and was wounded, but earned himself the nickname "Charger". After the war, the British rewarded Waneta for his loyalty by presenting him with a captain 's commission . He subsequently visited England and remained sympathetic to

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