Lac qui Parle County, County seat in southwestern Minnesota, United States.
Lac qui Parle County extends across 778 square miles of land, featuring rolling hills, steep bluffs, and the Minnesota River along its northeast border.
The county, established on November 7, 1871, derives its name from French words meaning 'lake that speaks', translating the Dakota name Mde Lyedan.
Multiple school districts, including Canby, Dawson-Boyd, and Lac qui Parle Valley, provide educational services to families throughout the county territory.
The county courthouse in Madison manages vital records, handles property tax payments, and coordinates various governmental services for the 6,719 residents.
Salt Lake, situated at the county's western edge, stands as Minnesota's only alkaline lake and attracts numerous rare bird species throughout the year.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: November 7, 1871
Capital city: Madison
Shares border with: Big Stone County, Chippewa County, Swift County, Yellow Medicine County, Grant County, Deuel County
Website: http://lqpco.com
GPS coordinates: 45.00000,-96.18000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:50
Andrew John Volstead House
54.8 km
Lac qui Parle State Park
23 km
Big Stone Lake State Park
50 km
Lac qui Parle Mission
23 km
Camp Release State Monument
34.8 km
Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge
30 km
First Congregational Church of Milbank
43.2 km
Swift County Courthouse
57.5 km
Church of St. Francis Xavier
57.8 km
Gethsemane Episcopal Church
25.7 km
Swedish Lutheran Church of Strandburg
47 km
Lund–Hoel House
33 km
Big Stone County Courthouse
39.7 km
Christ Episcopal Church
57.6 km
Appleton City Hall
25.6 km
Brown Earth Presbyterian Church
48.5 km
Madison Carnegie Library
1.7 km
Dawson Bank Museum
12.6 km
Canby Commercial Historic District
33.3 km
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
56.3 km
Grant County Courthouse
43.2 km
First State Bank Building
30.9 km
Milan Bridge
19.1 km
Lac Qui Parle County Courthouse
2 km
Lou T. Fisk
1.6 km
Lake Cochrane State Recreation Area
39.6 km
Lac qui Parle State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic District
23.1 km
Minnesota Machinery Museum
56 kmReviews
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