How did Two Harbors get its name? The story involves two small towns — and a place called Whiskey Row.

Before they became Two Harbors, Agate Bay and Burlington Bay grew along different tracks—one quiet and scenic, the other crowned by raucous saloons and a wild nightlife. Their unlikely union forged a singular identity on Minnesota’s North Shore, where a stretch once called “Whiskey Row” lingers in local lore.

How did Two Harbors get its name? The story involves two small towns — and a place called Whiskey Row.