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Churches of Renville County

Here is a list of the Churches of Renville County taken from the booklets we sell in the gift store.

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

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!

What does it take to preserve the objects, photographs, and arcival materials in the RCHS collection?

The Renville County Historical Society seeks donations for their Shelving and Archival Boxes Fund to preserve local history. They utilize acid-free archival boxes from Gaylord, ensuring long-term preservation. Additionally, specific shelving and everyday supplies are needed for museum operations. Donations and purchases can be made via specified links or checks.

Marilyn Betty Jacobson marries Harvey William Vosika on November 21, 1959

Published in the Sacred Heart News on December 10, 1959, is the following about the wedding. Marilyn’s family donated her wedding dress and veil to RCHS March 2021. Marilyn Jacobson and Harvey Vosika wed November 21             The… Read More

Basketball Results Prior to 1960

Found in the scrapbook for the 1960-1961 Danube Hawks basketball, belonging to Rod Black was a none dated clipping listing the basketball results from 1931-1959. Year —- Champion —– Runnerup 1931 Glencoe Brownton1932 Buffalo Lake Glencoe1933 Brownton Norwood1934… Read More

We NEED Renville County School Yearbooks (Annuals)! UPDATED 3/13/2026

The Renville County Historical Society needs your help to add to the Research Library’s Yearbook Collection. Yearbooks, platbooks, and phonebooks are key pieces of preserving the history of who lived in the area and when.

Soldiers, Sailors, Marines published in the Sacred Heart Journal Sept 12, 1919

Will hold a meeting in the Village hall Monday, Sept. 22 at 8 o’clock for the purpose of organizing a post of the American Legion. Editor’s Note: The Sacred Heart Post # 229 is named for Joseph Viken… Read More

War Fund Campaign, Bird Island Union, 12-12-1918

Report by Districts We give below a synopsis of the report of Renville County’s United War Fund Campaign. G. O. Bergan, Captain Sacred Heart District, cash $6084.50, pledged $4176.25, allotment $10,224.00 subscribed $10,260.75. Dr. A. M. Erickson, Captain… Read More