Nobles County Map, Minnesota

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Nobles County, Minnesota

Nobles County sits in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, right along the Iowa border. Interstate Highway 90 (I-90) cuts through the endless fields of corn and soybeans from west to east.
The county seat, Worthington, is the biggest town around. It’s home to about 13,000 folks. Lake Okabena gives Worthington a scenic backdrop and some decent fishing.
There’s a surprising amount of diversity for rural Minnesota, with a growing Latino population. Nobles County has a relaxed, welcoming vibe. It’s a place where the pace slows down, and the simple things really stand out.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Nobles County |
County Seat | Worthington |
Population | Approximately 21,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Worthington, Adrian, Rushmore, Ellsworth, Lismore, Bigelow, Round Lake, Wilmont |
Interstates and Highways | I-90, US 59, MN 60, MN 91 |
FIPS Code | 27-105 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 723 square miles (Land: 715 sq mi, Water: 8 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Murray County (North), Cottonwood County (Northeast), Jackson County (East), Osceola County, Iowa (Southeast), Lyon County, Iowa (Southwest), Rock County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Minnesota |
Coordinates | 43.6724° N, 95.7380° W |
Etymology | Named after William H. Nobles, a member of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature |
Major Landmarks | Worthington Memorial Auditorium, Pioneer Village, Lake Okabena, Nobles County Fairgrounds |
Website | Nobles County Website |
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