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Savage
is a growing suburb distinguished by its convenient location, varied history, and lush surroundings. The communitys
oldest district sits on the banks of the Minnesota River. As the city has grown, development has occurred southward to
settle on the bluffs overlooking the scenic Minnesota River Valley.
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known best for its ties to a famous racehorse from the early 20th Century, Savage is also regarded for its significant role in
the grain distribution industry. Yet, it is not the history or the riverfront activity that tends to draw most people here. Many
people say it was the communitys beauty, its schools and its services that first caught their attention - and persuaded them to stay. |
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Savage has many environmental
assets within its borders, including 260 acres of parks, a protected creek corridor, and a fen wetland
complex.
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| M.W. Savage and Dan Patch |
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| Have you
ever wondered where the City of Savage got its name? |
Marion
Willis Savage was an entrepreneur who owned the world-famous pacer Dan Patch. Although M.W. Savage resided
across the Minnesota River, his horses lived and trained at an expansive farm that M.W. built in
the village once
known as Hamilton. The facility included a grandiose stable nicknamed the Taj Mahal and a covered half-mile track.
Under M.W. Savages ownership, Dan Patch appeared at races throughout the country, winning hearts and
breaking records. Because of the love people had for this famous pacer, residents of Hamilton decided to rename their
community in honor of the horses owner. Since 1904, the city has been known as Savage.
Read more on the history of Savage. |
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History