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Welcome to Mankato, Minnesota!
Where is Mankato?
Located in Southern Minnesota, Mankato is the
urban center for Southern Minnesota and contains excellent schools and health
care services as well as a bustling business district. It is located in Blue
Earth County where the Minnesota River bends northward and joins with the Blue
Earth River. It's sister city, North Mankato, is just across the river in
Nicollet County.
Map taken from the Mankato Chamber of Commerce
Learn about Mankato's History!
Mankato was founded in 1852 by hardy settlers from St. Paul. Through the years, Mankato's citizens have endured flood, plague, drought, war, the Depression, and Indian attacks. They have come through with courage and grace and have grown stronger because of these things. To learn more about Mankato during a particular period, click on one of the links below and enjoy Mankato!
Mankato
from 1852-1900
Mankato from 1950-1998