Blue Earth County, County seat in southern Minnesota, United States.
Description
Blue Earth County is an administrative division in southern Minnesota that covers agricultural land with rolling hills and stream valleys. Two rivers wind through the area, and farming communities are scattered across the landscape alongside small towns and rural roads.
History
The county was established in 1853 when settlers reorganized surrounding territories into a new administrative region. The name comes from natural features found in the local geography that caught the attention of early European explorers and settlers.
Culture
The Dakota people, particularly the Sisseton tribe, maintained strong connections to the land before European settlement changed the regional demographics.
Practical
Visitors can access public facilities and government offices located throughout the county, with main centers in the larger towns. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather for exploring the rural landscape and visiting local communities.
Did you know?
Blue-toned clay deposits line the banks of the river that gives the county its name, creating a distinctive geological feature in the landscape. This natural characteristic remains visible along the waterway and tells the story of how the region got its identity.
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Minneopa State Park
15.1 km
Seppman Mill
15.5 km
Lorin Cray House
15.3 km
First National Bank of Mankato
15.9 km
Blue Earth County Courthouse
15.7 km
Renesselaer D. Hubbard House
15.3 km
Kern Bridge
9 km
Dodd Ford Bridge
19.9 km
First Baptist Church
8.8 km
First Presbyterian Church
15.7 km
Marsh Concrete Rainbow Arch Bridge
33.3 km
Federal Courthouse and Post Office
15.5 km
Old Main
15.5 km
Sterling Congregational Church
14.6 km
Lucas Troendle House
14.1 km
Adolph O. Eberhart House
14.9 km
J.R. Brandrup House
14.4 kmLost Marsh State Wildlife Management Area
23.4 km
Charles Chapman House
14.1 km
Mapleton Public Library
14 km
William Irving House
14.8 km
Hiniker Pond Public Beach
17.9 km
Minneopa State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources
13.4 km
Splash Pad
14.2 km
Land of Memories Park
14.4 kmMadison Lake
26.4 kmLions Lake
14.7 kmRice Lake
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