Watonwan County Map, Minnesota

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Watonwan County, Minnesota

Located in south-central Minnesota, Watonwan County is a place where small-town charm meets agricultural might. It’s not big. Just over 11,000 people call it home.
The county seat, St. James, sits right in the middle of things. Farmers here grow corn and soybeans like nobody’s business. You’ll find the land pretty flat, scattered with farms and small towns.
There’s more to do than you might think, though. Folks fish in the Watonwan River or hit up one of the local parks on weekends. The county’s got some history too. It was founded way back in 1860.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Watonwan County |
County Seat | St. James |
Population | Approximately 11,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | St. James, Madelia, Butterfield, La Salle, Darfur, Odin, Ormsby, Lewisville |
Interstates and Highways | US 60, MN 4, MN 15, MN 30 |
FIPS Code | 27-165 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 440 square miles (Land: 435 sq mi, Water: 5 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Brown County (North), Blue Earth County (East), Martin County (South), Jackson County (Southwest), Cottonwood County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Minnesota |
Coordinates | 43.9753° N, 94.6116° W |
Etymology | Named after the Watonwan River, a Dakota Sioux word meaning “fish bait” |
Major Landmarks | Watonwan County Historical Society Museum, Long Lake Park, St. James Lake |
Website | Watonwan County Website |
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