For centuries, Dakota people have considered the area of the island to be a sacred place where they moved with the seasons to find food and resources. The island is named after Zebulon Pike, who negotiated the United States government purchase of the area from Mdewakanton Sioux Indians in 1805.
For generations, Dakota people regarded the island as a holy site where they migrated seasonally to hunt and gather. The island is named after Zebulon Pike, who in 1805 facilitated the U.S. government's acquisition of the area from Mdewakanton Sioux Indians.