Dakota County, Administrative division in Twin Cities metropolitan area, Minnesota, US
Dakota County extends across 587 square miles of land, encompassing urban centers, residential neighborhoods, farmlands, and natural river valleys along the Mississippi River.
The county was established on October 27, 1849, following land treaties with the Mdewakanton Dakota people who originally inhabited this territory along the Minnesota River.
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge within Dakota County maintains natural habitats while providing educational programs about local flora, fauna, and indigenous heritage.
The county operates multiple transit systems connecting cities like Hastings, Lakeville, and Burnsville to Minneapolis through Interstate 35 and several major highways.
South Saint Paul in Dakota County developed into a global center for stockyards and meat processing facilities during the early 1900s, transforming regional commerce.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: October 27, 1849
Capital city: Hastings
Shares border with: Ramsey County, Rice County, Washington County, Pierce County, Goodhue County, Scott County, Hennepin County
Website: http://dakotacounty.us
GPS coordinates: 44.68000,-93.06000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
Nickelodeon Universe
24.2 km
Metropolitan Stadium
24.2 km
Fort Snelling
25.5 km
Minnehaha Park
29.1 km
Minnesota Zoo
14.8 km
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
24.5 km
SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge
24.3 km
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
24.2 km
Pachyderm Studio
22.1 km
Log Chute
24.2 km
Sea Life at Mall of America
24.2 km
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
13.7 km
Lock and Dam No. 1
28.5 km
Fort Snelling State Park
24.7 km
Pepsi Orange Streak
24.3 km
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
22.3 km
Afton State Park
29.8 km
Pike Island
25 km
Fairly Odd Coaster
24.2 km
Lock and Dam No. 2
17.5 km
Hiawatha and Minnehaha
28.8 km
Mendota Bridge
24.9 km
Washburn Park Water Tower
31.2 km
Kinnickinnic State Park
29.6 km
Rock Island Swing Bridge
19.7 km
Hastings High Bridge
18 km
Intercity Bridge
28.7 km
Sibley Historic Site
24.6 kmReviews
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