Clay County

Clay County is an administrative county in western Minnesota bordering North Dakota. The area includes farmland, small towns, and the county seat of Moorhead with government offices and public services.

The county was originally established in 1860 as Breckinridge County and renamed in 1862 to honor American statesman Henry Clay. The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1872 accelerated settlement and transformed the region.

The county seat serves as a gathering place where residents connect through community events and public forums held throughout the year. These occasions bring people together to discuss local issues and maintain social bonds across the region.

The county provides various services for residents and visitors including property management, tax payments, and vehicle registration. Most offices and services are located in Moorhead and open to the public.

The location on the border between Minnesota and North Dakota makes this county a significant crossing point between two states. This position has shaped both the economy and cultural development of the area in distinctive ways.

Location: Minnesota

Inception: March 8, 1862

Capital city: Moorhead

Shares border with: Norman County, Wilkin County, Becker County, Otter Tail County, Richland County, Cass County

Website: http://co.clay.mn.us

GPS coordinates: 46.90000,-96.49000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22