Houston County Map, Minnesota
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Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County is the southeastern tip of Minnesota, wedged between Wisconsin and Iowa. It’s bluff country down here. The Mississippi River forms the eastern border, carving out some seriously dramatic scenery.
Caledonia is the county seat, but La Crescent’s the apple capital. They grow some mean Honeycrisps. The Driftless Area missed out on the last ice age, so you’ve got these crazy deep valleys and towering bluffs. Great for hiking, if you don’t mind the climbs.
Trout fishing is huge here. Cold, clear streams everywhere. The fall colors are insane, especially along the Great River Road. Barn quilts are a big deal. Lots of Amish folks in these parts too.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Houston County |
| County Seat | Caledonia |
| Population | Approximately 18,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Caledonia, La Crescent, Hokah, Spring Grove, Brownsville, Eitzen, Houston, Freeburg |
| Interstates and Highways | US 14, US 61, MN 16, MN 26 |
| FIPS Code | 27-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 569 square miles (Land: 552 sq mi, Water: 17 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Winona County (North), La Crosse County, Wisconsin (Northeast), Vernon County, Wisconsin (East), Allamakee County, Iowa (South), Winneshiek County, Iowa (Southwest), Fillmore County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 43.6710° N, 91.4913° W |
| Etymology | Named after Sam Houston, a key figure in Texas history and the first President of the Republic of Texas |
| Major Landmarks | Beaver Creek Valley State Park, Root River Trail, Houston Nature Center, Schech’s Mill |
| Website | Houston County Website |
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