HOUSTON COUNTY MN

General Info

Houston County was established in 1854 and named after Sam Houston of Texas. Caledonia was selected as the county seat and a courthouse was built in 1874. Early industry included lumbering, milling, mining and agriculture. As the railroad was established, Houston County continued to grow and by 1900 its population had reached 15,400. These old railway lines have since been redeveloped into hiking and biking trails, attracting many outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Today Houston County is home to approximately 19,245 residents.

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Fillmore-Houston County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In Houston County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities
Brownsville
Caledonia
Eitzen
Hokah
Houston
La Crescent †
Spring Grove

Towns
Black Hammer Township
Brownsville Township
Caledonia Township
Crooked Creek Township
Hokah Township
Houston Township
Jefferson Township
La Crescent Township

Mayville Township
Money Creek Township
Mound Prairie Township
Sheldon Township
Spring Grove Township
Union Township
Wilmington Township
Winnebago Township
Yucatan Township

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Houston County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

Christmas in the Village | Spring Grove

February

Winter Weekend | Lanesboro

March

International Festival of Owls | Houston

April

Isben Festival | Lanesboro

May

Stand-Still Parade | Whalan
Bluff Country Gathering | Lanesboro
SEMBA’s Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival | Houston
Root River Triathlon
Syttende Mai | Spring Grove

June

July

August

September

Non-Biker Trail Ride | Harmony
Apple Fest | La Crescent
Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days | Mabel
Fall Fest | Wykoff

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Houston County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administration (507) 725-5806
Assessor 725-5801
Attorney 725-5802
Auditor 725-5803
Economic Development 725-5836
Emergency Management 725-5834
Highway Department 725-3925
Information Systems 725-5809
Maintenance 725-5804

MN Extension 725-5807
Recorder 725-5813
Rural Addressing 725-5827
Sheriff 725-3379
Social Services 725-5811
Soil & Water Conservation 724-5261
Surveyor 725-5814
Treasurer 725-5815
Veterans Services 725-5805

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in Houston County.

BLUFF COUNTRY ARTISTS GALLERY
111 Main St. W | Spring Grove | (507) 498-2787

BRAVE COMMUNITY THEATER
424 Broadway Ave. N | Spring Valley | (507) 346-7367

CHATFIELD BRASS BAND
81 Library Ln. | Chatfield | (507) 867-3315

COMMONWEAL THEATRE COMPANY
208 Parkway Ave. N | Lanesboro | (507) 467-2525

DIAMOND RIDGE WINERY
25701 Co. Rd. 25 S | Peterson | (507) 875-2626

DOUBLETREE CARRIAGE COMPANY
221 Cedar St. W | Houston | (507) 459-3546

EAGLE BLUFF ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
28097 Goodview Dr. | Lanesboro | (507) 467-2437

FILLMORE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
202 Co. Rd. 8 | Fountain | (507) 268-4449

GATOR GREENS MINI GOLF
439 Half St. | Whalan | (507) 467-3000

GENEVA’S HIDEAWAY
318 Mill St. | Preston | (507) 875-7733

HISTORIC FORESTVILLE
21899 Co. Rd. 118 | Preston | (507) 765-2785

HISTORIC PICKWICK MILL
26421 Co. Rd. 7 | Winona | (507) 457-0499

LANESBORO ART CENTER
106 Parkway Ave. N | Lanesboro | (507) 467-2446

LANESBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
105 Parkway Ave. S | Lanesboro | (507) 467-2177

LEROY CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
111 Main St. E | LeRoy | (507) 324-3777

MEADOW LANE ART GALLERY
235 2nd Ave. | Harmony | (507) 866-2864

MYSTERY CAVE STATE PARK
R.R. 2 Box 128 | Preston | (507) 352-5111

NIAGARA CAVE
H29842 Co. Rd. 30 | Harmony | (507) 886-6606

PINE TREE APPLE ORCHARDS
R.R. 3 Nox 44A | Preston | (507) 765-2408

PRESTON APPLE & BERRY FARM
645 Hwy. 16 | Preston | (507) 765-4486

R & M AMISH TOURS
105 Elmwood St. E | Lanesboro | (507) 467-2128

RUSHFORD AREA HISTORICAL DEPOT COMPLEX
401 Elm St. S | Rushford | (507) 864-7560

SCHECH’S MILL
12559 Mill Rd. | Caledonia | (507) 896-3481

SPRING GROVE CINEMA
167 Main St. W | Spring Grove | (507) 498-7469

SPRING HOLLOW CABIN
44150 Dakota Valley Dr. | Dakota | (507) 643-3334

SPRING VALLEY METHODIST CHURCH MUSEUM
221 Courtland St. W | Spring Valley | (507) 346-7659

YE OLDE OPERA HOUSE
155 Main St. W | Spring Grove | (507) 498-5859

WASHBURN-ZITTLEMAN HOUSE MUSEUM
220 Courtland W | Spring Valley | (507) 346-7659

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on Houston County Parks, visit: http://www.co.houston.mn.us/

BEAVER CREEK VALLEY STATE PARK
15954 Co. Rd. 1 | Caledonia | (507) 724-2107
Located on 1,187 acres, the Beaver Creek Valley State Park features a campground, hiking trails, picnic areas and fishing opportunities.

DORER MEMORIAL HARDWOOD FOREST
Fillmore & Houston Counties | (507) 352-5111
Located on almost 2 million acres, the Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest features a campground, recreational trails, picnic areas, hunting areas and fishing opportunities.

FORESTVILLE/MYSTERY CAVE STATE PARK
21071 Co. Rd. 118 | Preston | (507) 352-5111
Located on 3,170 acres, the Forestville State Park features a campground, hiking trails, equestrian trails, picnic areas, fishing opportunities and tours of Mystery Cave.

GREAT RIVER BLUFFS STATE PARK
43605 Kipp Dr. | Winona | (507) 643-6849
Located on 3,067 acres, the Great River Bluffs State Park features a campground, hiking trails and picnic areas.

LAKE LOUISE STATE PARK
12385 766th Ave. | LeRoy | (507) 352-5111
Located on 1,186 acres, the Lake Louise State Park is one of Minnesota’s oldest recreation areas and features a campground, hiking trails, equestrian trails, biking trails, picnic areas, fishing opportunities and a swimming beach.

WHITEWATER STATE PARK
19041 Hwy. 74 | Altura | (507) 932-3007
Located on 2,700 acres, the Whitewater State Park features a campground, hiking trails, picnic areas, fishing opportunities and a visitor center.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and
snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System.
Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 665-4236,
Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Fillmore & Houston Counties:

BROWNSVILLE

BISSEN’S TAVERN
202 3rd St. S | Brownsville | (507) 482-6811

LAWRENCE LAKE MARINA
8995 Lawrence Ln. | Brownsville | (507) 482-6615

CALEDONIA

ALCO DISCOUNT STORE #273
608 Esch Dr. | Caledonia | (507) 725-5430

CALEDONIA TRUE VALUE
520 Old Highway Dr. | Caledonia | (507) 725-3986

HOUSTON COUNTY
304 Marshall St. | Caledonia | (507) 725-5803

CHATFIELD

MSX NEXGEN
105 Hwy. 30 W | Chatfield | (507) 867-4399

EITZEN

WIEBKE FUR COMPANY
218 Portland Ave. | Eitzen | (507) 495-3276

HARMONY

PETERSON’S SPORT SHOP
355 Main St. S | Harmony | (507) 886-3332

HOKAH

HOKAH HARDWARE
52 Main St. | Hokah | (507) 894-4511

MAIN STREET SALOON
56 Main St. | Hokah | (507) 894-4500

HOUSTON

COX TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
P.O. Box 738 | Houston | (507) 896-3146

HOUSTON AMOCO FOOD SHOP
801 Cedar St. E – #578 | Houston | (507) 896-3000

LA CRESCENT

HETH HARDWARE, INC.
32 Walnut St. S | La Crescent | (507) 895-2522

SOUTHSIDE CORNER
101 Kistler Dr. | La Crescent | (507) 895-6550

TRI-STATE BAIT & TACKLE
103 Hillview Blvd. | La Crescent | (507) 895-2000

LANESBORO

S & A PETROLEUM, INC.
100 Sheridan St. W | Lanesboro | (507) 467-2656

PRESTON

CURT’S STANDARD
27678 230th St. | Preston | (507) 765-2106

DEPUTY REGISTRAR
P.O. Box 531 | Preston | (507) 765-2281

RUSHFORD

KWIK TRIP #609
P.O. Box 723 | Rushford | (507) 864-4800

PAM’S CORNER CONVENIENCE
P.O. Box 147 | Rushford | (507) 864-7949

RUSHFORD HARDWARE
P.O. Box 519 | Rushford | (507) 864-2540

SPRING GROVE

MULQUEEN HARDWARE
123 Main St. W | Spring Grove | (507) 498-5422

SOLIE SERVICES, INC.
118 Main St. W | Spring Grove | (507) 498-5569

SPRING VALLEY

S & S BAIT SHOP
104 Main St. E | Spring Valley | (507) 346-7121

TRUE VALUE
141 Broadway Ave. N | Spring Valley | (507) 346-2863

WYKOFF

WYKOFF SHORT STOP
104 Front St. E #155 | Wykoff | (507) 352-2421

HOUSTON COUNTY MN

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