State Point Subdivision Land Lease History

Lot 1A


Lease No.: 144-41-686
Location: Site 1-A, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: Feb. 4, 1942 (special use permit), 16th issued
Lessee History: 3 lessees between 1942 and when the property was purchased from the county by the lessees in 2001.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: None.

At the time of the first lease, Oct. 29, 1959, the cabin had already been constructed.

Lot 2A


Lease No.: 144-41-687
Location: Site 2-A, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: April 15, 1946 (special use permit), 18th issued
Lessee History: 3 lessees between 1946 and when the property was purchased from the county by the lessees in 2001.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: None.

Proposed Building: The lease of Nov. 9, 1959, states that he will: "Construct a cabin 20' x 24'. The exterior walls of the cabin will be of high density building board and there will be a concrete foundation."

Lot 3A


Lease No.: 144-41-688
Location: Site 3-A, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: July 31, 1942 (special use permit), 17th issued
Lessee History: 6 lessees between 1942 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: July 31, 1942 and specified a proposed building ""Frame cabin 14' x 18' with log cabin siding, composition shingle roof and brick chimney."

Note: The special use permit of Jan. 14, 1958, contains the comment, "The cabin was constructed in 1948."

Lot 4A


Lease No.: 144-41-689
Location: Site 4-A, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: Oct. 15, 1946 (special use permit), 20th issued
Lessee History: 3 lessees between 1946 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: None found.

Lot 1


Lease No.: 144-41-671
Location: Site 1, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: May 17, 1946 (Special Use Permit), 19th issued
Lessee History: 6 lessees between 1946 and when the lease was canceled and the property was sold to the last lessee in 1990.
Other Information: The Special Use Permit application could not be found.

Lot 2


Lease No.: 144-41-672
Location: Site 2, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: November 2, 1935 (special use permit), 4th issued
Lessee History: 8 lessees between 1935 and when the lease was withdrawn from the 1991 auction and was subsequently purchased by the lessees when the State and County exchanged lands in 2001.
Other Information: According to North Star Electric Co-op this cabin was electrified on July 14, 1948. It was the first on State Point to have electricity.

Application for Special Use Permit issued October 31, 1935 and specified a proposed building "16' x 30' frame cabin with log siding, painted or varnished. Estimated cost $1000.00"

Lot 3


Lease No.: 144-41-673
Location: Site 3, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: August 28, 1939 (Special Use Permit), 13th issued
Lessee History: 7 lessees between 1939 and when the lease was cancelled Nov. 24, 1992, because of the sale of the property to the lessee.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: June 8, 1939 and specified a proposed building "Four room log cabin, approximately 20 x 20 exterior finish log siding, estimated cost eight hundred dollars."

Lot 4


Lease No.: 144-41-674
Location: Site 4, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: July 25,1939 (special use permit), 12th issued
Lessee History: 7 lessees between 1939 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: May 29, 1939 and specified a proposed building "4 room log cabin approximately 20' x 20.' Exterior finish to be siding. Estimated cost $800.00"

In 1958, Site 5 was eliminated and divided to allow better access to Site 7. Half was given to Site 4 and half was given to Site 6. There is no information available on the Site 5 original lessees.

Lot 6



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Lease No.: 144-41-675
Location: Site 6, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: Jan. 10, 1938 (special use permit) 10th issued
Lessee History: 5 lessees between 1938 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: Dec. 28, 1937, and specified a proposed building "12' x 16' frame cabin, with 5' x 12' porch, drop siding exterior to be painted or stained, composition roof, cost $250.00"

In 1958, Site 5 was eliminated and divided to allow better access to Site 7. Half was given to Site 4 and half was given to Site 6. There is no information available on the Site 5 original lessees.

Lot 7


Lease No.: 144-41-676
Location: Site 7, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: May 2, 1935 (special use permit), 1st issued
Lessee History: 4 lessees between 1935 and when the lease was pulled from the 1991 auction; it was subsequently purchased in 2001 after the state and county exchanged lands.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: April 24, 1935, and specified a proposed building "20 x 26 feet drop-siding painted or cedar logs varnished. $250"

In 1958, Site 5 was eliminated and divided to allow better access to Site 7. Half was given to Site 4 and half was given to Site 6. There is no information available on the Site 5 original lessees.

Lot 8


Lease No.: 144-41-677
Location: Site 8, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: May 28, 1937 (special use permit), 5th issued
Lessee History: 4 lessees between 1937 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: May 28, 1937, and specified a proposed "No building will be constructed for several months. Plans and specifications will be submitted for approval before any buildings are erected."

This site was vacated by the first permittee and another "Application" was submitted by the next one, this time specifying: "Cottage 22' x 24' imitation log siding, stained brown and varnished. Cost about $500.00."

Lot 9


Lease No.: 144-41-678
Location: Site 9, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: August 7, 1935 (special use permit), 3rd issued
Lessee History: 10 lessees between 1935 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: August 5, 1935, and specified a proposed building: "12' x 16' lumber and siding, composition roof, estimated cost $175.00."

Lot 10


Lease No.: 144-41-679
Location: Site 10, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: May 17, 1935 (special use permit), 2nd issued
Lessee History: 4 lessees between 1935 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: April 1, 1935, and specified a proposed building: "1 story cottage 24 x 26 - exterior finish artificial logs - estimated cost $500.00"

Lot 11



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Lease No.: 144-41-680
Location: Site 11, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: 1936, 5th issued
Lessee History: The records for this site are lost and the information here has been obtained from other sources. The 1936 date comes from a handwritten note among the records of Site 10. There were 4 lessees between 1936 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Because there are no records, no fees are known and there is no application for a special use permit which would give the type of structure proposed.

Lot 12


Lease No.: 144-41-681
Location: Site 12, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: July 1, 1940 (special use permit), 14th issued
Lessee History: 6 lessees between 1940 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: June 13, 1940, and specified a proposed building: "Cabin to be 16' x 18' at estimated cost of $250.00; Siding to be drop siding; Roof to be fireproof roofing; Chimney to be brick; Cabin to be painted"

Lot 13


Lease No.: 144-41-682
Location: Site 13, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: June 7, 1937 (special use permit), 7th issued
Lessee History: 11 lessees between 1937 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: May 28, 1937, and specified a proposed building: "The cabin I intend to build will be 16' x 20'. It will be set on cement blocks. The outside finish will be log siding. It will have a brick chimney with a flue lining."

Lot 14
Lease No.: 144-41-683
Location: Site 14, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: August 6, 1937 (special use permit), 8th issued
Lessee History: 6 lessees between 1937 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: July 26, 1937, and specified a proposed building: "Cabin 16' x 20' with porch, frame construction, sided and painted, with wood or slate shingles on roof."

Lot 15
Lease No.: 144-41-684
Location: Site 15, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease:

Sept. 8, 1937 (special use permit), 9th issued
Lessee History: 5 lessees between 1937 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information:

Application for Special Use Permit: August 30, 1937, and specified a proposed building: "22 x 16 siding, slate roofing. Seven windows and door. Porch 14 x 7 screened. Log siding will be oil finish."

Lot 16


Lease No.: 144-41-685
Location: Site 16, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Original Lease: align="left">April 22, 1939 (special use permit), 11th issued
Lessee History: 13 lessees between 1939 and when the lease was terminated Nov. 29, 1990, because of the sale of the land to the lessees
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: March 24, 1939, and specified a proposed building: "Size of cabin 24' x 24'. Built of cedar logs."

Lot 17

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Lease No.: None
Location: Site 17, Lot 1, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 59)
Other Information: This site was reserved for public landing August 24, 1959.

Island Site


Lease No.: 144-41-690
Location: Site 1, Lot 3, Sec. 17-69-21 (Plat Map 60)
Original Lease: align="left">March 22, 1941 (special use permit), 15th issued
Lessee History: 7 lessees between 2001; it was not sold in the auction in 1991 and continued to be leased until the state and county exchanged lands. It was probably purchased by the lessees in 2001.
Other Information: Application for Special Use Permit: March 17, 1941, and specified a proposed building: "One story, frame, composition roof building, 14' x 18', insulite finish, estimated cost $300. "

Note: A letter dated August 4, 1977, from the Area Forest Supervisor stated "Your homesite is located on Government Lot 3, Section 17-69-21. Although at times it is actually an island, it is still considered part of the mainland. As such, it is not included in Voyageurs National Park."