Rock County, Administrative county in southwestern Minnesota, United States.
Rock County is an administrative division in southwestern Minnesota characterized by flat terrain, agricultural land, and small rural communities. The landscape consists primarily of farmland and grassland dotted with scattered towns that serve as local centers for services and commerce.
Rock County was established by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1857 with Luverne designated as the county seat. Early settlement brought farmers to the region, making agriculture the economic foundation that shaped development for generations.
The Rock County Veterans Memorial stands as a recognition point for military service members who represented the local community.
Luverne at the center serves as the main location for county services and public information. The region is accessible by road with basic services distributed across the various towns throughout the area.
The territory encompasses multiple municipalities including Beaver Creek, Hardwick, Hills, Jasper, Kenneth, Magnolia, and Steen, connected by Interstate 90.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: May 23, 1857
Capital city: Luverne
Shares border with: Pipestone County, Murray County, Nobles County, Lyon County, Minnehaha County, Moody County
Website: http://co.rock.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 43.67000,-96.25000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32
KDLT tower
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Blue Mounds State Park
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Blood Run Site
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Palisades State Park
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Good Earth State Park
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Split Rock Creek State Park
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Beaver Creek Nature Area
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Church of St. Kilian
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Pipestone Water Tower
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Renner Lutheran Church
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Melan Bridge
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Shafer Round Barn
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Church of St. Adrian-Catholic
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Pipestone County Courthouse
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Lyon County Courthouse
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Palisades Bridge
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John Rowe House
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Pipestone Public Library
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Gitchie Manitou State Preserve
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Josephine Martin Glidden Memorial Chapel
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Palace Theatre
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Devil's Gulch Park
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Bridge at Iverson Crossing
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Split Rock Bridge
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