Download or read book Eden Prairie written by Marie Wittenberg and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From scouting reports of Native American tribes to Money Magazine's declaration that it was the best place to live in America, Eden Prairie has a history that commands attention. Few can rival Marie Wittenberg's dedication to telling this story or match her intimate knowledge of her hometown's changing landscape, from early sheep barns to modern megachurches. In this brief history, she describes how Eden Prairie got its name, visits with pioneer families and points out the local places and critical moments that shaped this beloved community's identity.