Renville County, County administrative division in Southern Minnesota, United States
Renville County extends across 979 square miles of Minnesota territory, incorporating 27 townships and 10 cities with Olivia as its administrative center.
The Minnesota Legislature established Renville County in 1855, though its first official organization occurred in 1866 following the US Dakota conflict.
The county bears the name of Joseph Renville, a significant fur trader who introduced agricultural practices and facilitated translations for native communities.
Five commissioners represent different districts within the county, managing resources and providing services to a population of 14,525 residents.
The county features multiple recreational areas, lakes, and rivers while maintaining strong agricultural traditions through its extensive farmland.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: February 20, 1855
Capital city: Olivia
Shares border with: Kandiyohi County, Chippewa County, Redwood County, Meeker County, McLeod County, Sibley County, Nicollet County, Brown County, Yellow Medicine County
Website: http://co.renville.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 44.72000,-94.96000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:26
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Flandrau State Park
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Upper Sioux Agency State Park
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Andrew John Volstead House
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Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area
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Harry Merrill House
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Milroy State Bank Building
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Flandrau State Park CCC/WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources
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