Pope County, Administrative division in Minnesota, United States
Pope County extends across 717 square miles of terrain, containing natural lakes, agricultural fields, and rolling hills in central Minnesota.
The county formed in 1862 received its name from John Pope, a Union Army general who conducted land surveys in Minnesota.
The Pope County Courthouse, built in 1930 in Beaux-Arts style, represents architectural heritage and maintains its place on the National Register of Historic Places.
The county connects to major transportation routes through Minnesota State Highways 9, 28, 29, 55, 104, and 114, with two municipal airports in Glenwood and Starbuck.
The Chippewa River system flows through the western section of Pope County, creating a network of waterways including the Little Chippewa and East Branch tributaries.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: February 20, 1862
Capital city: Glenwood
Shares border with: Douglas County, Stearns County, Swift County, Stevens County, Grant County, Kandiyohi County
Website: http://co.pope.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 45.59000,-95.45000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:50
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