Mower County, County administration center in Austin, Minnesota, US
Description
Mower County is an administrative division in southeastern Minnesota characterized by rolling farmland and modest elevation changes. The Cedar River runs through the western portion of the region, contributing to its geography.
History
The county was established in 1855 and named after John Edward Mower, a member of the territorial legislature. This naming reflected recognition of his role in the region's early development.
Culture
The county population of 40,029 residents includes communities of White, African American, Asian, and Hispanic backgrounds, creating a diverse social fabric.
Practical
Interstate 90, US Route 63, and Minnesota State Highway 16 connect the area with surrounding regions. These major roads make it straightforward to travel through and navigate the county.
Did you know?
The region ranks among only four counties in Minnesota that lack natural lakes. Lake Louise State Park provides an artificial lake as an alternative to this geographic absence.
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Spam Museum
18.1 km
Hormel Historic Home
18.3 km
James McBean Residence
42.2 km
Lake Louise State Park
23.6 km
St. Augustine's Church
18.5 km
Paramount Theater
18 km
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
15 km
Kasson Public School
40.4 km
East Side Lake
16.3 km
First Lutheran Church
35.3 km
Lodge Zare Zapadu
34.5 km
George Stoppel Farmstead
42.3 km
Exchange State Bank
15 km
Ole Carlson House
31.9 km
First State Bank of Le Roy
26.7 km
Spring Valley Methodist Episcopal Church
28.8 km
Otranto Bridge
30.1 km
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
14.8 km
Pietenpol Workshop and Garage
38.3 km
Union Presbyterian Church
21.7 km
First National Bank of Adams
11.7 km
James C. Fellows House
37.6 km
LeRoy Public Library
26.6 km
Kasson Municipal Building
40 km
Pleasant Grove Masonic Lodge
36.9 km
Blooming Prairie Commercial Historic District
32.6 km
Hormel Historic Home
18.3 km
Lake Louise
24.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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