Bechyn, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bechyn
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 Bechyn, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bechyn, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 639844 |
Bechyn is a small place in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
You can find Bechyn about 10 miles (16 km) north of Redwood Falls. It's also about 13 miles (21 km) south of Olivia.
Bechyn's History: A Czech Beginning
Bechyn was started a long time ago, in 1867. It was founded by people who came from a country called Czech Republic. These settlers were known as Czech Americans.
They named their new home after a town in their old country. That town is called Bechyně and is located in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. This shows how much they wanted to remember their roots!
Celebrating Czech Culture in Bechyn
Every August, Bechyn hosts a special event. It's called the Annual Czech Heritage Festival. This festival is a big celebration of the community's Czech history.
The festival often takes place around the historic Church of St. Mary. This church is a very important landmark in Bechyn. The St. Mary's Preservation Association of Bechyn organizes the event. They are a non-profit group that works to keep the history alive.
The festival is a fun way for everyone to learn about and celebrate the unique Czech culture that helped create Bechyn.
