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Genealogy Society Outings in Douglas County, MN

Outings to the cemeteries, churches and courthouses near you, planned for genealogy societies and their research.

Douglas County is one of 87 counties in Minnesota. The best local history work is done by volunteers, and the hardest part is getting it seen beyond the meeting room.

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On the record near Douglas County, MN

The 7 nearest

7 listed sites on the record match genealogy society outings within 30 miles of Douglas County, MN, out of 22 listed sites of every kind within 25 miles. 10 listed sites carry Douglas County as their county.

Douglas County Courthouse1.8 miles from the center of Douglas County · Building · Alexandria · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Pope County Courthouse18 miles from the center of Douglas County · Building · Glenwood · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Todd County Courthouse, Sheriff's House and Jail26 miles from the center of Douglas County · Building · Long Prairie · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Church of St. Joseph--Catholic28 miles from the center of Douglas County · Building · Browerville · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
Trinity Lutheran Church29 miles from the center of Douglas County · Building · Henning · listed 2018National Register of Historic Places
Grant County Courthouse29 miles from the center of Douglas County · Building · Elbow Lake · listed 1985National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church30 miles from the center of Douglas County · Building · Battle Lake · listed 2025National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Douglas County, MN. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Genealogy Society Outings in Douglas County, step by step

1
Pull every listed site in the area with its source
2
Match the sites to the records you are working from
3
Visit and photograph what still stands
4
Note anything missing, moved or wrong on the record
5
Submit corrections and photos so the record improves

What people in Douglas County, MN ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Douglas County, MN?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

Can our group in Douglas County, MN build its own route?

Yes. Pick the listed sites that fit your theme, add your own notes for each stop, and share the route with members or the public.

Do members need to download anything?

The map runs in a phone browser, so members can open a link and go. The app keeps track of badges for anyone who signs in.

How a visit works in Douglas County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Douglas County, MN the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Douglas County, MN are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.