Incorporated in 1904, the small city of Carlos is in Douglas County, in central western Minnesota. Both the city and Carlos Township, which predates the city, having been incorporated in 1870, were named for nearby Lake Carlos. The city and township are accessed primarily through Minnesota Highway 29 and County Highway 13. The township encompasses Lake Carlos and Lake Le Homme Dieu, both part of the Chain of Lakes. The first settlers who came to the area that was to become the city of Carlos came in the late 1800s, trading with the Indians who were living along the Long Prairie River. Some of the land that became the city was sold several times by 1903, when the Sault Saint Marie Sooline Railroad was under construction, and the town site was selected near where the railroad and Road Number 13 crossed. The Fairview Motel was built early in the city’s history, and operated by Frank Sticka, and several stores were opened, along with a harness shop, livery stable, lumber yard, and a few saloons. Connected by County Highway 13, the town of Belle River is northeast of Carlos. Other nearby communities include Alexandria, Garfield, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, and Spruce Center. Wadena is about forty miles north of Carlos. Topics related to either the township or the city are appropriate for this category.
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Incorporated in 1870, Carlos Township was named for Lake Carlos, which is within its jurisdiction. Featured is a profile of the township, demographics, board members, meeting agendas and minutes, township policies and resolutions, administrative contacts, and a township newsletter.
https://carlostownship.org/
Situated along County Road 13 NE, in Carlos, Minnesota, the store’s sales hours, service hours, and an overview of its services and products are put forward, particularly available boats, which may be searched by type and model. Other features include a calendar of events, announcements, and contacts.
http://centralmarineandsports.rangerdealer.com/
Surrounded by several lakes, within the chain of lakes, the city of Carlos is five miles from Lake Carlos State Park. The official municipal web site includes a profile, history, and demographics related to the city, along with a schedule of council meetings, agendas and minutes, as well as a city directory, newsletter, and public notices.
http://www.cityofcarlos.com/
Situated next to Lake Carlos State Park, near the city of Carlos, and within the jurisdiction of Carlos Township, the marina offers a variety of services that includes boat rentals, particularly a line of pontoon boats which are available for rent in four or eight hour increments. Its location, rental prices and policies, products, and slips are featured.
http://www.lakecarlosmarina.org/
St. Nicholas Belle River Parish
Part of the St. Cloud Diocses, the Catholic parish is located along County Road 3 NE in Carlos, Minnesota. Office contacts and hours are posted to the site, along with mass times, faith formation schedules and policies, church bulletins, and a sermon archive, as well as links to other Catholic resources.
http://stnicholasbelleriver.org/
