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Shakopee, MN
Shakopee Minnesota Home to Valley Fair - Spooky World - Canterbury park Located
in Scott County
In 1844 the first structure was built in Shakopee,
by two fur
traders, Oliver and Harriet Faribault.
Thomas A. Homes constructed a trading house in 1851,
and a framed store the following year.
Thomas A. Homes bears the historical title "The Father
of Shakopee"
Named after a Dakota Chief.
In 1853 Scott county was organized and Shakopee was named
as the County seat.
In he early 1900's the town suffered many economic slumps,
booming years , grasshopper
plaques and droughts.
We have some Photos of Valley Fair
An Overview of the park
The largest of the four rollercoasters in the park
Fun for the kids
An Interesting sing along show
Antique Car Rides
Carousel originally from the Excelsior Amusement Park