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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 white homesteads in the county.
The city of Renville was platted in 1878, [5] when the railroad reached the area. It was incorporated in 1906. It has grown from a population of 250 in 1900 to about 1,200 residents today. It is situated near the Minnesota River Valley in a fertile agricultural area known for its high productivity.
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.
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.
FIPS code. 27-28124 [6] GNIS feature ID. 2394344 [3] Website. hector.govoffice.com. Hector is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,012 at the 2020 census. [4]
Added to NRHP. June 13, 1986. 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 courthouse from the southeast. The first courthouse in Renville County was built in Beaver Falls in 1872.
The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.25. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years.
Troy Township, Renville County, Minnesota. / 44.76639°N 95.06639°W / 44.76639; -95.06639. Troy Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 325 at the 2000 census. Troy Township was organized in 1876. [3]