Mower County, Minnesota, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Mower County lies in southeastern Minnesota along the Iowa border. Austin is its county seat and largest city. Rolling agricultural land and river valleys, including the Cedar River, characterize the landscape. The county was established in 1855, organized in 1856 and named for territorial legislator John Edward Mower. Farming, food processing and manufacturing have shaped communities such as Austin, Grand Meadow, Le Roy and Adams.