Local Links
Local Things to Do
Are you coming to the Sherburne County area on vacation? Here are some other attractions you might want to check out.
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
If you're interested in the Refuge, don't forget to check out the Friends of Sherburne NWR
Sand Dunes State Forest and also this site
Local and State Links Including Genealogy Links
The City of Elk River includes a brief history of the community
Sherburne County-- the official county web site.
The Sherburne County Recorder's office has vital records including birth, marriage, and death records. Learn how to order copies.
Sherburne County, Minnesota Genealogy
Minnesota Historical Society and the State ArchivesMinnesota Digital Library - This site features more than 4,000 images of historic photographs and documents from various Minnesota libraries and museums. The 1903 plat book of Sherburne and Benton counties is available online here.
St. Cloud Area Genealogists- lists publications available for purchase for data from the St. Cloud area. Of interest to Sherburne Co. researchers is its Index to Gravestones of Stearns, Benton & Sherburne Counties, which lists epitaphs gathered in the 1970's of all the gravestones in the cemeteries of these counties.
Sherburne County Fair-- events, calendar, exhibits, photos of this annual event.
Baldwin Township Historical Sketches- - interesting facts and stories about Baldwin Township and the surrounding area. The information was compiled and written by Herb Murphy who served on the Baldwin Town Board for 24 years and retired in 2002. Herb and his wife, Corrine, who have 5 children and 13 grandchildren, have lived in the township for 30 years.
Oral History Association of Minnesota to learn about doing oral histories.
Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records - Find land patents and see images of the original document that shows the transfer of land ownership from the federal government to individuals.