Dodge County

Dodge County is an administrative county in southeastern Minnesota characterized by rolling terrain and farming areas. The South Branch of the Middle Fork Zumbro River flows through the region, shaping its natural landscape.

The county was established in 1858 and named after Henry Dodge, Wisconsin's governor. It grew into a center of agricultural settlement during the following decades.

The county reflects its roots in German, Swedish, and Norwegian communities who settled here during the early 1900s. This heritage is visible in the churches that dot the area and in how residents maintain their local traditions.

The area is best explored by car, as sites and towns are spread across rolling countryside. Local administrative offices in the towns can help with information about public services and community resources.

The courthouse in Mantorville was built in 1865 and remains Minnesota's oldest continuously used judicial building. This historic structure has served the community for more than 150 years without closure.

Location: Minnesota

Inception: February 20, 1855

Capital city: Mantorville

Shares border with: Goodhue County, Mower County, Olmsted County, Steele County, Rice County

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

GPS coordinates: 44.03000,-92.86000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40