Houston County, Administrative county in southeastern Minnesota, US.
The county covers 569 square miles of land characterized by rolling hills in the west and steeper formations toward the Mississippi River.
Established on April 4, 1854, Houston County received its name from Sam Houston, the president of the Republic of Texas.
The settlement patterns of German and Scandinavian immigrants shaped the development of agricultural practices and community structures in the county.
The county seat of Caledonia provides administrative services, while major highways 14 and 61 connect residents to neighboring regions.
The county contains segments of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, supporting diverse ecological systems.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: April 4, 1854
Capital city: Caledonia
Shares border with: Winona County, La Crosse County, Vernon County, Allamakee County, Winneshiek County, Fillmore County
Website: https://co.houston.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 43.67000,-91.49000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:07
Mississippi River Bridge
24.2 km
Beaver Creek Valley State Park
7.8 km
St. Rose of Viterbo Convent
24.8 km
La Crosse Rail Bridge
25.9 km
Lock and Dam No. 8
23.6 km
Statue of Hiawatha
25 km
Riverside Park
24.8 km
Houston County Courthouse and Jail
4.2 km
Freight House
25 km
La Crosse West Channel Bridge
24.1 km
Mons Anderson House
24.6 km
Christ Episcopal Church
25.3 km
Gideon C. Hixon House
25.4 km
Schech Mill
7.3 km
Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel
26.5 km
Church of the Holy Comforter
17.4 km
Iron Post
25.2 km
La Crosse Commercial Historic District
24.8 km
Wittich Hall
26.4 km
10th and Cass Streets Neighborhood Historic District
25.4 km
La Crosse Armory
24.2 km
Spring Grove Public Library
17.1 km
La Crescent Public Library
23.1 km
Gund Brewing Company Bottling Works
24.2 km
Portland Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church
16 km
John L. Callahan House
27 km
23rd and 24th Streets Historic District
27 km
Rivoli Theatre
25 kmReviews
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