When Buchanan County merged with Pine County in 1861, the county seat was consolidated to Pine City because it was already well-established. Because of its location on the far southern edge of Pine County, there have been attempts over the years to move the county seat to more central Hinckley or Sandstone.
when buchanan county merged with pine county in 1861 the county seat was consolidated to pine city because it was already well-established because of its location on the far southern edge of pine county there have been attempts over the years to move the county seat to more central hinckley or sandstone