A group of people standing in front of a church - genealogy society outings

By car · County in Minnesota

Genealogy Society Outings in Stearns County, MN

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

Stearns County is one of 87 counties in Minnesota. Groups in Stearns County, MN that meet every month are always looking for an outing worth the drive. Local history is the one that never runs out.

Person holding vintage photos - genealogy society outings — Photo: Cheryl Winn-Boujnida on Unsplash

Two individuals explore a serene cemetery surrounded by nature - genealogy society outings — Photo: zeynep-sude-emek on Pexels

Diverse group of adults studying a large book together in a library setting - genealogy society outings — Photo: Cottonbro on Pexels

On the record near Stearns County, MN

The 12 nearest

12 listed sites on the record match genealogy society outings within 30 miles of Stearns County, MN, out of 38 listed sites of every kind within 25 miles. 28 listed sites carry Stearns County as their county.

Church of St. Joseph--Catholic2.1 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · St. Joseph · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Immaculate Conception--Catholic9.0 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Avon · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Stearns County Courthouse and Jail9.6 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · St. Cloud · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Church of St. Stephen--Catholic11 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · St. Stephen · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Church of St. Mary Help of Christians--Catholic11 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · St. Augusta · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Sacred Heart (Catholic)17 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Freeport · listed 1991National Register of Historic Places
First Congregational Church of Clearwater18 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Clearwater · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
Warren, William, Two Rivers House Site and McDougall, Peter, Farmstead20 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Royalton · listed 1974National Register of Historic Places
Church of St. Boniface23 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Melrose · listed 1993National Register of Historic Places
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul--Catholic24 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Gilman · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Morrison County Courthouse29 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Little Falls · listed 1978National Register of Historic Places
Church of Our Savio--Episcopal29 miles from the center of Stearns County · Building · Little Falls · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County, MN ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Stearns 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 Stearns 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.