Hubbard County, Minnesota: History
The county was created on February 26, 1883, with territory partitioned from Cass County. It was named for Lucius Frederick Hubbard, a prominent Territory editor, Civil War participant, and businessman who was governor of Minnesota from 1882 to 1887. The county's boundaries have remained unchanged since its creation.
The new county's courthouse was destroyed by fire around 1890, but the public records were salvaged.