A Community Rooted in Its History
The settlement of Hopkins, MN, began in the early 1850s, before Minnesota was even a state. It was first incorporated as the Village of West Minneapolis in 1893 and wasn't called Hopkins until 1928. At one point, Hopkins had the biggest population in the West Metro.
Hopkins Historical Society
The Hopkins Historical Society has been the premier historical resource for the community since 1972. Their extensive collection includes over 5000 photographs, a variety of printed material, films, and much more. Visit the Hopkins Historical Society website for more information and to view some of their collection.