Big Stone County, County administration center in Ortonville, Minnesota, US
The county extends across 528 square miles of terrain with rolling hills, farmlands, and numerous lakes in western Minnesota near South Dakota.
Big Stone County, established in 1862 and organized in 1874, takes its name from Big Stone Lake along its eastern border.
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions through local farms, seasonal festivals, and community events that showcase regional products.
Four major highways, including US 12 and US 75, connect the county's communities and provide access to neighboring regions.
The Big Stone Lake Dam, built in 1937, created a significant water reservoir that now serves recreational and environmental purposes.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: February 20, 1862
Capital city: Ortonville
Shares border with: Traverse County, Lac qui Parle County, Stevens County, Swift County, Roberts County, Grant County
Website: http://bigstonecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 45.43000,-96.41000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:03
Big Stone Lake
14.1 km
Lac qui Parle State Park
60.4 km
Big Stone Lake State Park
9.6 km
Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge
21.5 km
Sam Brown Memorial State Wayside
38.3 km
First Congregational Church of Milbank
28.4 km
Lebanon Lutheran Church
61.5 km
Gethsemane Episcopal Church
40 km
Swedish Lutheran Church of Strandburg
52 km
Browns Valley Carnegie Library
37.6 km
Big Stone County Courthouse
14.2 km
Lewis H. Stanton House
41.8 km
Morris Carnegie Library
42.1 km
Appleton City Hall
39.9 km
Brown Earth Presbyterian Church
44.5 km
Roberts County Courthouse
55.9 km
Andrew and Mary Stavig House
56.3 km
Madison Carnegie Library
49.5 km
Alberta Teachers House
32.6 km
Dawson Bank Museum
62.3 km
Grant County Courthouse
29.5 km
First State Bank Building
47.6 km
Sisseton Carnegie Library
56.2 km
Milan Bridge
50 km
Lac Qui Parle County Courthouse
49.2 km
Graceville Historical Marker
15.7 km
Lou T. Fisk
49.9 km
West Central School of Agriculture and Experiment Station Historic District
43.6 kmReviews
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