Was there a capital for Minnesota before St. Paul?

Answer 1

The Minnesota Territory was formalized in 1849 and Saint Paul named as its capital. On May 11, 1858, Minnesota was admitted to the union as the thirty-second state, with Saint Paul as the capital.

Answer 2

St Paul has been Minnesota's capital since Minnesota was a territory in 1849. It remained the capital when Minnesota became a state in 1858. The first name for the city was Lambert's Landing, referred to as Pig's Eye, when Pierre "Pig's Eye" Parrant started a popular tavern on the river.

Answer 3

No St Paul is, but Minneapolis is the biggest city in Minnesota.

Answer 4

St Paul always has been Minnesota's capital.