Douglas County, Administrative county in central Minnesota, US.
Douglas County extends across 1,765 square kilometers of Minnesota landscape, containing 250 lakes and numerous agricultural properties between Saint Cloud and Fergus Falls.
The Minnesota State Legislature established Douglas County on March 2, 1858, naming it after Stephen A. Douglas, an Illinois senator and presidential candidate.
The Douglas County Courthouse in Alexandria maintains records of local heritage through its extensive collection of historical documents and genealogical materials.
The county administration provides residents with online services for property taxes, vehicle registration, and permit applications through its official website.
Douglas County operates 11 solid waste transfer stations across its territory, managing environmental sustainability for over 38,000 residents.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: March 2, 1858
Capital city: Alexandria
Shares border with: Otter Tail County, Pope County, Todd County, Stearns County, Grant County, Stevens County
Website: http://co.douglas.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 45.94000,-95.45000
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:50
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