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In 1882 the town was renamed as Slayton, and a county vote changed the county seat to Slayton effective June 1, 1889. [ 4 ] In the history of record keeping, Minnesota has been struck by two F-5 tornadoes, and both occurred in Murray County: the Chandler-Lake Wilson Tornado (June 16, 1992) and the Tracy Tornado (June 13, 1968) that began in ...
This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in an online map.
The Murray County Historical Society, a non-profit organization founded in 1934, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the county. In addition to the recently acquired Dinehart/Holt House built in 1891, their facilities include, the Murray County Historical Museum, the Sierk Building showcasing the agricultural heritage, and the ...
Lake Shetek State Park occupies 1,109 acres (449 ha) on the east shore of Lake Shetek in northeastern Murray County, 4 miles (6.4 km) outside the town of Currie. [5] The park is about 13 miles (21 km) equidistant from both Tracy to the north and Slayton to the southwest, and 33 miles (53 km) southeast of the city of Marshall.
Slaughter Slough is a wetland in southwestern Minnesota, named for being the site of the Lake Shetek Massacre during the Dakota War of 1862. It is located in Murray County east of Lake Shetek . On August 20, 1862, about 25-30 Sisseton warriors and women led by Chief Lean Bear of the Sleepy-Eye band attacked the Euro-American settlers living ...
Fulda is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,371 at the 2020 census, [2] up from 1,318 in 2010. [5] ... Historical population; Census
Currie is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States.The population was 224 at the 2020 census. [3] Lake Shetek State Park is nearby. The city, notable for its tourism and recreational opportunities, is known as the "Gateway to Lake Shetek", the largest lake in Southwestern Minnesota and for being home to the End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum.
Murray Township is a township in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 204 at the 2000 census. The population was 204 at the 2000 census. History