About Us:

The Renville County Historical Society was organized in 1940 for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Renville County.

Some Special Projects:

Returning electricity to the two schoolhouses

Rebuilding the Blacksmith Shop in the Machine Shed

Digitizing newspapers, local records, and photographs

Marking grave sites and Recording cemeteries

Genealogical Research and Resources:

The Renville County Genealogy Society and the Renville County Historical Society are working together to provide the public access to records, newspapers, census data, organization information, business records, photographs, and much more.  We are striving to provide this information in useful formats and as quickly as we can.  We welcome your suggestions and ideas.