The RCHS Research Library has been gathering family history info for over 50 years. They collect everything from obituaries to graduation announcements about families in Renville County. If you want to help by donating items or if you’re looking for a specific name, hit up Nicole at the museum. They’re looking for more volunteers too!
Very, fortunately, we escaped the tornado of last Friday, although one of the hardest storms that we have ever had, accompanied by rain and hail struck this place on that day at about 3 o’clock P.M., lasting about… Read More
Surname Files in the Renville County Historical Society’s Research Library Updated 5/11/2026
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Last Updated: May 14, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
The RCHS Research Library has been gathering family history info for over 50 years. They collect everything from obituaries to graduation announcements about families in Renville County. If you want to help by donating items or if you’re looking for a specific name, hit up Nicole at the museum. They’re looking for more volunteers too!
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Last Updated: November 18, 2025 by Renville County Historical Society
Cemeteries and Gravesites of Renville County
An index of the Cemeteries of Renvile County by Township.
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Posted: April 15, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
Renville County Country (Rural) School Districts by Township
Bandon: 29, 60, 66, 69, 124Beaver Falls: 4, 5, 6, 7, 135Birch Cooley: 2, 3, 13, 19, 20, 55, 96Bird Island: 64, 85, 103, 123Boon Lake: 25, 34, 38, 77, 120, 122Brookfield: 49, 99, 118, 133, 134, 138,… Read More
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Posted: December 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Tornado published in the Bird Island Blizzard July 21, 1881
Very, fortunately, we escaped the tornado of last Friday, although one of the hardest storms that we have ever had, accompanied by rain and hail struck this place on that day at about 3 o’clock P.M., lasting about… Read More
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