Douglas County Map, Minnesota
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Douglas County, Minnesota
You’ll find Douglas County in the middle of west-central Minnesota. The county has a great arts scene. For example, Theatre L’Homme Dieu puts on great summer shows.
Lakes are the big draw here. There are over 350 of them, no joke. Carlos State Park has some of the clearest water you’ll ever see. Fishing’s huge, both summer and winter. Ice houses pop up like mushrooms once the lakes freeze over.
Alexandria, the county seat, bills itself as the “Birthplace of America” thanks to a controversial runestone supposedly left by Vikings. Locals love that story, even if historians roll their eyes.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Douglas County |
| County Seat | Alexandria |
| Population | Approximately 40,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Alexandria, Brandon, Carlos, Evansville, Forada, Garfield, Miltona, Osakis |
| Interstates and Highways | I-94, MN 27, MN 29, MN 55, MN 79 |
| FIPS Code | 27-041 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 720 square miles (Land: 637 sq mi, Water: 83 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Otter Tail County (North), Todd County (East), Stearns County (Southeast), Pope County (South), Stevens County (Southwest), Grant County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45.9367° N, 95.3796° W |
| Etymology | Named after Stephen A. Douglas, an American politician and senator |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Carlos State Park, Kensington Runestone, Douglas County Historical Society, Carlos Creek Winery |
| Website | Douglas County Website |
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