Carver County, Administrative county in eastern Minnesota, US
Carver County spans 376 square miles of land characterized by low rolling hills, agricultural fields, and numerous lakes including Lake Waconia.
Named after explorer Jonathan Carver, this Minnesota county was formally established on February 20, 1855, with Chaska designated as its administrative center.
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions while integrating modern developments through its participation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region.
The county's transportation network includes U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 7, connecting residents to Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
With 106,922 residents as of 2020, Carver County earned recognition as Minnesota's healthiest county for seven consecutive years from 2017 to 2023.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: February 20, 1855
Capital city: Chaska
Shares border with: Wright County, Hennepin County, Scott County, Sibley County, McLeod County
Website: http://co.carver.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 44.82000,-93.80000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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