Sobieski was named after Polish King John III Sobieski.
- CountyMorrison County
- Population210 (2020 U.S. Census)
Sobieski was named after Polish King John III Sobieski.
Sobieski, Minnesota gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Sobieski's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Sobieski Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Sobieski Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Sobieski Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Sobieski Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Sobieski Market Tote | $37 |
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Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
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Soft fleece, 50″×60″
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Sobieski was named after Polish King John III Sobieski. The House of Sobieski was a noble family with a prominent role in Polish history, and the choice of name reflects the large Polish American element in the town's population.
Sobieski was incorporated as a village on December 2, 1915, within Sections 3-9 of Swan River Township, and separated from the township on June 10, 1920. It was developed on the site of earlier communities. The first was a post office in Section 4, 1875–1904, called "Ledoux" for Frank X. Ledoux, who owned a store and was first postmaster. The community was next called "Swan River", not to be confused with a post office that existed from 1854 to 1879 in Benton County. In 1918 the name was changed to Sobieski. The community was also known as "Green's Ferry" and "Aitkinsville", the latter because William A. Aitkin, the fur trader for whom Aitkin County was named, is buried there.
From what can be gathered, as many of the local people are of Kashubian-Polish Heritage, the naming of the community for Jan Sobieski is fitting for his association with the Kashubian Polish Hussars in defeating the Ottomans, most notably at the Battle of Vienna in 1683.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Sobieski, Minnesota, revision 1374934994 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sobieski's population was 210 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 195 in 2010.