Hazelwood Republic
Hazelwood Republic | |
|---|---|
| July 29, 1856–November 7, 1862 | |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Demonym | Hazelwood Republican/Hazelwood Dakota |
| Government | Democratic Republic |
| President | |
• 1856–1860 | Paul Mazakutemani |
• 1860–1862 | Simon Anawangmani |
| Secretary | |
• 1862 | Enoch Marpiya-hdi-na-pe (Acting) |
| History | |
• Established | July 29, 1856 |
• Disestablished | November 7, 1862 |
| Today part of | United States (Minnesota) |
The Hazelwood Republic was a Dakota state formed in 1856. It was an experimental attempt by a group of Dakota to westernize themselves to be treated as equals by the United States government.
In 1854, many of the Dakota homes in Lac qui Parle burned down. The now homeless Dakota, along with missionary Stephen R. Riggs, then moved further north, near the Upper Sioux Agency. They settled today closest to where Granite Falls is. The new settlement was built out of wooden structures akin to those used by the Americans, and was called Hazelwood. A church and school were built.