Owatonna, County seat in Steele County, Minnesota, United States.
Owatonna extends along the banks of the Straight River at 351 meters elevation, with residential neighborhoods surrounding its central business district.
The settlement grew from its 1853 establishment near the Straight River, called Wakpá Owóthaŋna in Dakota language, to incorporation as a town in 1858.
The Steele County Free Fair takes place every August at the county fairgrounds, presenting agricultural exhibits, entertainment, and local craft displays.
The city connects to major transport routes through Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 14 and 218, with the Owatonna Degner Regional Airport serving air travelers.
The National Farmers Bank building stands as an example of Prairie School architecture, designed by Louis Sullivan with distinct geometric patterns and organic motifs.
Location: Steele County
Elevation above the sea: 351 m
Website: http://ci.owatonna.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 44.08429,-93.22600
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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