HomeMinnesotaCottage Grove

Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Located in Washington County, Minnesota, Cottage Grove was established in 1858. Growing family community.
Founded 1858 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Washington County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Cottage Grove, Minnesota

undefined
1858Founded: SE TC.
undefined
1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Cottage Grove's character and economy.
undefined
1908Economic Development: Cottage Grove grew through manufacturing and industry.
undefined
2010Modern Era: Cottage Grove continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
🧠
How Well Do You Know Cottage Grove?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →

Latest News in Cottage Grove

News articles will appear here as they're published.

Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1908 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

1
SE Twin Cities.
2
Washington County.
3
Growing family community.
4
Cottage Grove was founded in 1858.
5
Cottage Grove has a population of approximately 40,000.
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Cottage Grove's history right.