Davis County, Minnesota facts for kids

Davis County was a special kind of area, like a district, in the state of Minnesota in the United States. It existed for only a short time in the mid-1800s. Even though it was called a county, it didn't have its own full local government or courts. Instead, it was connected to other nearby counties for those services.

What Was Davis County?

Davis County was created in 1855. It was formed from parts of several existing counties in Minnesota. These included Cass, Nicollet, Pierce, and Sibley counties. Imagine taking pieces from different puzzle shapes to make a new one; that's how Davis County was put together.

Why Did Davis County Disappear?

Davis County didn't last very long. In 1862, just seven years after it was created, the county was officially stopped. Its land was then divided and added to other counties. The main parts of what used to be Davis County became part of Chippewa County and Lac qui Parle County. This shows how the map of Minnesota changed over time as the state grew and developed.

Where Was Davis County Located?

Even though Davis County no longer exists, we can still know where it would have been on a map. It was located in the central-western part of what is now Minnesota.

	Pembina County	Stearns County
			Wright County
		Davis County, Minnesota
	Big Sioux County	Renville County	Carver County