Olmsted County, County and administrative division in southeastern Minnesota, United States
Olmsted County spans across 1,695 square kilometers of land, with Rochester serving as its administrative center and largest population center.
The Minnesota State Legislature established Olmsted County on February 20, 1855, marking the beginning of organized local governance in this region.
The county population represents multiple ethnic backgrounds, contributing to regular community events and educational programs throughout Rochester and surrounding areas.
The county government manages public services, including law enforcement, health facilities, and infrastructure maintenance across all municipalities within its boundaries.
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester attracts thousands of medical professionals and patients to Olmsted County, creating a specialized healthcare economy.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: February 20, 1855
Capital city: Rochester
Website: http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us
Shares border with: Wabasha County, Winona County, Fillmore County, Mower County, Dodge County, Goodhue County
Website: http://co.olmsted.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 44.00000,-92.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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Plummer Building
5.8 km
Plummer House
6.5 km
Gonda Building
5.9 km
Mayo Civic Center
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Century High School
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Mayo Building
5.9 km
Guggenheim Building
5.8 km
Chateau Theatre
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Carley State Park
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James McBean Residence
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Thomas Keys Residence
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Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
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A. H. Bulbulian Residence
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Broadway Plaza
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Pill Hill, Rochester, Minnesota
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Dr. William J. Mayo House
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Siebens Building
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Rochester Public Library
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Opus Imaging Research Building
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Rochester Art Center
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George Stoppel Farmstead
8.8 km
Jon Hassler Theater
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George Haven House
24.2 km
Viola Cooperative Creamery
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Ellen Lovell House
24.2 km
Chatfield Public Library
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