Yellow Medicine County Map, Minnesota
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Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Southwest Minnesota is home to Yellow Medicine County. It’s named after the Yellow Medicine River, which flows through the area. Agriculture is key here. Corn and soybeans dominate the landscape, with a few cattle farms thrown in for good measure.
Granite Falls is the county seat, which sits on the Minnesota River and has some pretty cool old buildings. The county’s got a strong Dakota heritage. You can learn about it at the Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
If you’re into birding, head to the river valleys in spring and fall to catch the migration. Wood Lake is a tiny town in the county, which was the site of a major battle in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Yellow Medicine County |
| County Seat | Granite Falls |
| Population | Approximately 9,700 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Granite Falls, Clarkfield, Canby, Wood Lake, Hanley Falls, Echo, Hazel Run, St. Leo |
| Interstates and Highways | US 59, MN 23, MN 67, MN 274 |
| FIPS Code | 27-173 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 763 square miles (Land: 759 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lac qui Parle County (North), Chippewa County (Northeast), Renville County (East), Redwood County (Southeast), Lyon County (South), Lincoln County (Southwest), Deuel County, South Dakota (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.7453° N, 95.8650° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Yellow Medicine River, which was named for the yellow root used by Dakota Sioux for medicine |
| Major Landmarks | Upper Sioux Agency State Park, Minnesota’s Machinery Museum, Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort |
| Website | Yellow Medicine County Website |
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