Wadena County, Administrative division in central Minnesota, United States.
Wadena County spans across woodlands, lakes, and agricultural lands, featuring five main cities including Menahga, Staples, Verndale, Wadena, and Sebeka.
The establishment of Wadena County in 1858 followed by the arrival of Northern Pacific Railroad in 1872 marked significant developments in transportation and commerce.
Local townships maintain individual identities through annual gatherings, while historical societies document the legacy of Native American and European settlement patterns.
The county provides online resources for property searches, tax payments, and employment opportunities through its official website, serving over 14,000 residents.
Fifteen uniformly measured townships, each spanning six square miles with 36 sections, form the county's structure, except for Bullard and Thomastown townships.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: June 11, 1858
Capital city: Wadena
Shares border with: Hubbard County, Todd County, Cass County, Otter Tail County, Becker County
Website: http://co.wadena.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 46.58000,-94.96000
Latest update: March 22, 2025 21:44
Brainerd International Raceway
55.7 km
Glendalough State Park
60.8 km
Crow Wing State Park
59 km
Grand View Lodge
50.3 km
Minnesota State Sanatorium for Consumptives
62.1 km
Brainerd Water Tower
63.3 km
Old Wadena Historic District
20.3 km
Crow Wing County Courthouse and Jail
63.1 km
Church of St. Joseph-Catholic
55.4 km
Badoura State Forest
34.5 km
Wilford H. Fawcett House
57.6 km
Finn Creek Museum
31.8 km
Hewitt Public School
29.7 km
Nevis Tiger Muskie
43.7 km
Almond A. White House
36.5 km
Minnesota Highway 371 Bridge
60.9 km
Trinity Lutheran Church
47.1 km
Hubbard County Courthouse
38.7 km
Cole Memorial Building
49.5 km
Washington Street Bridge
62.5 km
Craigie Flour Mill Historical Marker
57.7 km
Bridge L7075
60.2 km
Smoky Hills State Forest
52 km
Pequot Fire Lookout Tower
50.8 km
Nimrod Fire Tower
10.5 km
Leisure Suites
56.6 km
Badoura Lookout Tower
36.1 km
Smoky Hills Lookout Tower
50 kmReviews
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