Martin County, Administrative division in southern Minnesota, US
Martin County spans 730 square miles of land with rolling hills, agricultural fields, lakes, and the East Fork of the Des Moines River crossing its western section.
The Minnesota Territory legislature established Martin County on May 23, 1857, designating Fair Mount, later renamed Fairmont, as the administrative center.
The county organizes community events throughout townships and municipalities, bringing together residents for seasonal celebrations and local government meetings.
Interstate 90 and Minnesota State Highways 4, 15, and 263 connect Martin County to neighboring regions, while Fairmont Municipal Airport serves air transportation needs.
The county features several natural areas including Ceylon State Wildlife Management Area and numerous water bodies such as Amber Lake and Big Twin Lake.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: May 23, 1857
Capital city: Fairmont
Shares border with: Watonwan County, Emmet County, Kossuth County, Faribault County, Blue Earth County, Jackson County
Website: http://co.martin.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 43.68000,-94.56000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 12:30
Kilen Woods State Park
40.8 km
Martin County Courthouse
8.2 km
First Baptist Church
51.7 km
Dodd Ford Bridge
37 km
Grand Opera House
34 km
Cottonwood County Courthouse
49.3 km
Red Rock Center for the Arts
8.7 km
Godahl Store
48.1 km
Mountain Lake Site
36.2 km
Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal
37.4 km
Emmet County Courthouse
38 km
Faribault County Courthouse
37 km
Fairmont Opera House
8.5 km
West Bridge
41.9 km
Nora Free Christian Church
52 km
Isaac Bargen House
40.8 km
Ellsworth Ranch Bridge
24.5 km
Orville P. and Sarah Chubb House
8.2 km
Sterling Congregational Church
47.2 km
Old Spirit Lake Public Library
52.3 km
Kansas Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church
28.5 km
Brugjeld-Peterson Family Farmstead District
43.3 km
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Albion Avenue
8.5 km
Estherville
36.7 km
Superior 71 Drive-In
44.5 km
Jackson County Courthouse
35.3 km
State Theatre
35 km
Madelia Theater
42.8 kmReviews
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