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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. He earned respect that cut across the racial and ethnic boundaries of that era. The city of Renville was platted in 1878, [5] when the railroad reached the area. It was incorporated in 1906.
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 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.
Transportation in Renville County, Minnesota (4 P) Pages in category "Renville County, Minnesota" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
Osceola Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States, with a population of 219 in 2000. It was organized in 1879 and named after Osceola, Wisconsin.
Emmet Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 259 at the 2000 census. The population was 259 at the 2000 census. Emmet Township was organized in 1870, and named for Robert Emmet , leader of the 1803 Irish rebellion .
Troy Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 325 at the 2000 census. The population was 325 at the 2000 census. Troy Township was organized in 1876.
Wang Township is a township in Renville County, Minnesota, United States.The population was 299 at the 2000 census. [needs update]Wang Township was organized in 1875, and named after a district or group of farms in Norway.