Be sure to check out Henry David Thoreau’s, “The First and Last Journeys of Thoreau”, edited by Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, pages 44 – 62, Thoreau writes about his journey on the Minnesota River (sometimes referred to its original name, St. Peter, to the Fort Ridgely, Redwood Falls, and the Lower Sioux Agency.
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Last Updated: October 30, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
Churches of Renville County
Here is a list of the Churches of Renville County taken from the booklets we sell in the gift store.
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Last Updated: November 4, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
2027 Renville County Fair Exhibits Poll
Now that we’ve completed all 10 cities in Renville County, what should we do next year for the County Fair? Your ideas are needed!
Return this poll to RCHS by 11/01/2026 to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Max’s Grill Gift Certificate. No Purchase Necessary!
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Last Updated: September 27, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
New Renville County shaped Garden on the RCHS Museum Grounds July 2026
New Renville County shaped garden on the Renville County Historical Society’s Museum Grounds in Morton, Minnesota
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Last Updated: July 25, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
Microfilmed Newspapers in the Renville County Historical Society’s Research Library
Collection of microfilmed Renville County related newspapers in the Research Library.
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Posted: July 11, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
Township Records on Microfilm at Museum as of July 11, 2026
Included here is the listing of Renville County Township Records RCHS has on Microfilm in the Research Library at the Main Museum in Morton! Call 507-697-6147 to make an appointment to use the Microfilm.
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Last Updated: October 15, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
Surname Files in the Renville County Historical Society’s Research Library Updated 6/02/2026
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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Henry David Thoreau’s: The First and Last Journeys of Thoreau”
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Posted: January 26, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
Be sure to check out Henry David Thoreau’s, “The First and Last Journeys of Thoreau”, edited by Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, pages 44 – 62, Thoreau writes about his journey on the Minnesota River (sometimes referred to its original name, St. Peter, to the Fort Ridgely, Redwood Falls, and the Lower Sioux Agency.
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Can I Borrow Your Scissors by Nicole Elzenga
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Last Updated: August 13, 2024 by Renville County Historical Society
Can I borrow your scissors? By Nicole Elzenga I called my mom the other day and asked her why they allowed me to continue be a left-handed writer. Her response, “Because that was what you are.” In my… Read More
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Last Updated: June 9, 2023 by Renville County Historical Society
DARING BURGLARY: Safe in W.F. Stute’s Saloon Blown Open and $51 in Cash Stolen From It
This is a newspaper clipping found today tucked in the Cram’s Unrivaled Family Atlas of the World published in 1891. The clipping has written on in pencil March 21, 1922. There was no indication of what newspaper it… Read More
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2027 Upcoming Exhibit: The County Seat Battle 1866-1900
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Last Updated: September 27, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
The last city of Renville County has been featured in the Main Museum since Fall 2025. This exhibit will be packed up and taken to Building # 4 for the 2026 Renville County Fair. If you have items you would like to donate to this exhibit, please contact Nicole at 507-697-6147!