McLeod County, Administrative division in Minnesota, United States.
McLeod County spans across 506 square miles of land characterized by low rolling hills and agricultural fields traversed by the South Fork Crow River.
The Minnesota Territorial legislature established McLeod County in 1856, naming it after Martin McLeod, a Canadian fur trader and explorer.
Czech immigrants from Bohemia settled in the county starting in 1859, establishing communities and agricultural traditions that influenced local development.
The county seat of Glencoe houses administrative services, while Hutchinson, the largest city, provides commercial and educational facilities for residents.
The county contains multiple lakes, including Baker's Lake and Eagle Lake, with 14 square miles of its total area consisting of water bodies.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: March 1, 1856
Capital city: Glencoe
Shares border with: Wright County, Sibley County, Carver County, Meeker County, Renville County
Website: http://co.mcleod.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 44.83000,-94.27000
Latest update: March 22, 2025 11:39
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