Lyon County

Lyon County is an administrative area in southwestern Minnesota with rolling hills and farmland. Three rivers flow through it, creating the natural framework of the landscape.

The county was established in 1869 by state authority and named for General Nathaniel Lyon, a military figure in territorial conflicts. Its creation followed European settlement expansion in the region.

The farming tradition shapes how people live and work here, visible in local markets and the way communities gather around harvest seasons. Multigenerational family operations define the social fabric and pace of life in the region.

Marshall is the county seat and serves as the hub for government services, healthcare, and schools across the surrounding rural communities. Most resources and facilities are centered there for visitors to access.

The waterways here flow in different directions, creating an unusual network across the landscape. This drainage pattern influences how water moves through the farmland and shapes the local environment.

Location: Minnesota

Inception: November 2, 1869

Capital city: Marshall

Shares border with: Yellow Medicine County, Murray County, Redwood County, Pipestone County, Lincoln County

Website: http://co.lyon.mn.us

GPS coordinates: 44.41000,-95.84000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49