Nicollet County

Nicollet County is an administrative division in Minnesota with rolling terrain and productive farmland situated along the Minnesota River valley. The county seat of St. Peter contains government buildings and serves as the center for local services.

The county was established in 1853 and named after Joseph Nicollet, a French cartographer of the upper Mississippi region. The Dakota War of 1862 significantly influenced settlement and development in the area.

The name comes from Joseph Nicollet, a French explorer whose mapping work shaped early knowledge of the region. Today, local sites and landmarks reflect this connection to the area's early exploration.

St. Peter is centrally located and easy to reach if you need to visit government offices or local services. The region experiences a continental climate with distinct seasons, so plan your visits according to weather conditions.

Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area serves as a major stopover for migratory birds and one of the primary breeding grounds for waterfowl in the upper United States. This area attracts thousands of birds annually during their migrations.

Location: Minnesota

Inception: March 5, 1853

Capital city: St. Peter

Shares border with: Sibley County, Blue Earth County, Brown County, Le Sueur County, Renville County

Website: http://co.nicollet.mn.us

GPS coordinates: 44.34000,-94.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25