Maple Plain, Minnesota is in Hennepin County, in the lower eastern part of the state. Pioneer Creek flows through the northwestern part of the city. Lake Independence is just north of Maple Plain, and Lake Katrina is east of the city. US Highway 12 is the chief route through the city. Maple Plain abuts the city of Independence on every side except the east. Other nearby localities include Delano, Long Lake, Loretto, Medina, Orono, and Wayzata. Minnetonka is about thirteen miles southeast, and Maple Grove is about twenty miles northeast of Maple Plain. When the first white men came into the area, they remarked on the maple trees, some of which were more than a hundred feet tall. Hennepin County was one of the first parts of Minnesota to be settled. Wayzata was the first town to be settled in 1854, and a post office was established at Long Lake in 1856, and a post office opened in Independence that same year. In 1857, a settlement named Perkinsville was made on the south shore of Lake Independence, which soon had a saw mill, a country store, blacksmith shop, and a brick kiln. In 1859, John Perkins, one of the founders of Perkinsville, moved his store to a new settlement nearby, known as Maple Plain. When the St. Paul, Pacific and Manitoba Railroad came through Maple Plain in 1868, establishing a rail station, the post office was moved from another small settlement, known as Armstrong, to Maple Plain, and the town was incorporated as a village in 1912.
 
 
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Chartered in 1905, the community bank is located on US Highway 12 West in Maple Plain, Minnesota. Its location, lobby and drive-through hours, and an overview of its personal and business checking services, savings accounts, loans, CDs and IRAs, and its online banking services are highlighted.
http://www.bankofmapleplain.com/
Located in Maple Plain, Minnesota, the senior adult community offers independent living suites that allow its residents to look after themselves with some additional support, or around-the-clock care if necessary. Its location, photographs, and a list of amenities are put forth, with an overview of its services, photograph of the facilities, and employment postings.
http://bryanthouse.org/
Established in 1875 as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Gotalund Church of Maple Plain, the congregation became the Christ Lutheran Church of Maple Plain in 1925. Its history is told, and its location, service schedules, and a church calendar are posted. Membership policies are set forth, and an archive of recent sermons is available.
http://www.mpclc.org/
First Presbyterian Church of Maple Plain
Located on nine acres along County Road 110 in Maple Plain, Minnesota, in the west metro area of Minneapolis, the church’s beliefs, leadership, staff contacts and office hours, a calendar of upcoming programs, projects and events, and a map showing the location of the church. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.catchourspirit.org/
The senior adult community in Maple Plain, Minnesota is a full-service skilled care facility offering a range of therapeutic recreational activities, social and spiritual programs, and other amenities and services. Its mission, volunteer and employment opportunities, a map, and directions are noted.
http://havenhomesofmapleplain.org/
The horse boarding and equestrian center is situated on an eighty-acre estate in Maple Plain, about thirty minutes west of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its features, amenities, and boarding policies and rates are posted, along with an overview of its trainers and instructors, along with client testimonials.
http://www.jostables.com/
Established in 1868, Maple Plain, Minnesota was incorporated in 1912. A profile and history of the city is presented, along with city council agendas, packets and minutes, public notices, and an overview of city services and facilities. Other resources include a calendar of events and a guide to local schools, churches and organizations.
http://www.mapleplain.com/
The Christian congregation meets at its facilities on Budd Street in Maple Plain, Minnesota. Its purpose, mission and vision are outlined, along with its adult’s, student’s, children’s and outreach ministries, service schedules, a calendar of events, and a history of the church. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.mpcommunitychurch.org/
Maple Plain Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Maple Plain, Minnesota congregation is a member of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist denomination. A profile of the denomination and local church are put forth, along with announcements, program schedules, a calendar of events, photo gallery, a Bible study program, and sermon archive.
http://mapleplain22.adventistchurchconnect.org/
The family owned business began in 1967 as a snowmobile dealership, then moved from a house in Long Lake to a sales facility in western Maple Plain, Minnesota, where the company sells and services Polaris power sports equipment, including snowmobiles, side by sides, and ATVs, as well as Cub Cadet lawnmowers.
http://www.triksports.com/