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The Renville County Courthouse and Jail is a historic building located at 500 East DePue Avenue in Olivia, Minnesota, United States; the seat of Renville County. It was constructed in 1902. The first courthouse in Renville County was built in Beaver Falls in 1872.
Renville County, located directly across the Minnesota River from the Lower Sioux Agency, was the site of extensive combat during the Dakota War of 1862. The U.S. army's defeats at the Battle of Redwood Ferry and the Battle of Birch Coulee at the hands of the Dakota both occurred in Birch Cooley Township, in addition to numerous Dakota raids on ...
FIPS code. 27-48868 [1] GNIS feature ID. 0665228 [2] Osceola Township ( / ˌɒsiˈoʊlə / OSS-ee-OH-lə) is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. At the 2000 census, the township population was 219. Osceola Township was organized in 1879, and named after Osceola, Wisconsin.
The city and county of Renville were named for Joseph Renville, a man of French and Dakota descent who had extensive knowledge of the wilderness and served as a guide for many expeditions. Renville founded Fort Renville and served as a captain during the War of 1812. He was a courier, interpreter, and founder of the Columbia Fur Company.
Flora Township, Renville County, Minnesota. / 44.65611°N 95.17306°W / 44.65611; -95.17306. Flora Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census. Flora Township was organized in 1867, and named after a local horse. [3]
Ericson Township, Renville County, Minnesota. / 44.84833°N 95.29083°W / 44.84833; -95.29083. Ericson Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 253 at the 2000 census. Ericson Township was organized in 1874, and named for Eric Ericson, an early settler. [3]
UTC-5 (CDT) FIPS code. 27-05968 [1] GNIS feature ID. 0663594 [2] Birch Cooley Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 257 at the 2000 census. Birch Cooley Township was organized in 1867, and named after Birch Coulee Creek. [3]
The Renville County Historical Museum, located in Morton, Minnesota, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Renville County.The current main museum building was built in built in 1989 and is operated by the Renville County Historical Society, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the county's past through a collection of artifacts, photographs, and exhibits.