Anoka County was organized on May 23, 1857. At the same time, Manomin County was formed, comprising only 18 sections of land. Abram Fridley was the chairman of the county board. Because the county was so small, it was very difficult to provide the expected services. In 1870 Manomin County was annexed to Anoka County and became Manomin Township. It was later renamed Fridley Township in 1879.

The land comprising Manomin Township became Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Columbia Heights and Hilltop. Fridley was incorporated in 1949 and every year that anniversary in celebrated with 49er Days. It became a city in 1957.

  

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