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Waseca County is located in the southern region of the great state of Minnesota. The county was officially established on February 27, 1857, and is named after Dakota Sioux word "wasecha," which means "fertile" or "productive." Waseca County covers an area of 432 square miles and is surrounded by the counties of Blue Earth, Steele, Freeborn, and Faribault.
The first European settlers in Waseca County were primarily German and Norwegian immigrants who arrived in the early 1850s. They were attracted to the region's fertile soil, abundant water resources, and ample timber. As the population grew, agriculture became the primary industry, with several mills and grain elevators being built to meet demands.
The city of Waseca, the county's seat and largest city, was founded in 1867 upon the completion of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad. The railroad played a significant role in Waseca's development as a thriving community, providing a means of transportation for people and goods.
A notable site in Waseca County is the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center (Farmamerica), situated near Waseca city. This center aims to educate visitors about the state's rich agricultural history and modern farming practices through various exhibits, activities, and events throughout the year.
Fun fact: Waseca County was home to one of the United States' female crime-solving heroes, Constance Kopp. She was born in 1878 and eventually became the first female deputy sheriff in the U.S. by the early 1900s. The stories of her crime-fighting exploits have garnered attention and have inspired the bestselling book series "Girl Waits With Gun" by Amy Stewart.