The city of Atwater is in central-eastern Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Once the largest village in the county, Atwater was formed around a railroad contractor’s store in the summer of 1869 by Christopher L. Peterson, when a post office was moved there from Summit Lake, two miles west of the townsite. Prior to the village’s incorporation in 1876, the community was known as Summit Lake, Stockholm, and Gennessee. Upon incorporation, it was named for Dr. E.D. Atwater, who was with the land department of the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. Mark Piper opened a general store there in 1871 and, before long, there were other stores, a hardware firm, lumber yard, a hotel and grain elevators. Four churches were organized between 1868 and 1891. Most of the town’s early residents came from Sweden, Norway, and Germany. US Highway 12 passes through the center of town. Nearby communities include Crow River, Grove City, Kandiyohi, Litchfield, Manannah, Rosendale, Spicer, Strout, and Wilmar. St. Joseph, Minnesota is about fifty miles northeast of Atwater.
 
 
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Located on Pleasant Avenue in Atwater, Minnesota, the veterinary hospital features two examination rooms, a multi-purpose treatment room, and operating room, and an ex-ray room. Its location, office hours, appointment policies, and an overview of the facility and its services are put forth.
http://www.atwaterveterinarian.com/
Atwater Cosmos Grove City School District
Serving the communities of Atwater, Cosmos, and Grove City, Minnesota, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through a preschool, elementary school, and 5-12 school, each of which are highlighted here, along with a district calendar, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements.
http://www.acgc.k12.mn.us/
Located on Pleasant Avenue in Atwater, Minnesota, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of new cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and hybrids. Special offers are highlighted, and its inventory may be searched make or price range. Directions, hours of operation, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.sunnyatwater.com/
A member of the Pioneerland Library System, the library facility is located on Atlantic Avenue in Atwater, Minnesota. Directions, library hours, staff contacts, and a calendar of programs and events are posted, along with an overview of library services, at the facility and online, policy information, and announcements.
http://www.atwater.lib.mn.us/
Held each year on the weekend after Labor Day, the two-day event features several buildings, displays, children’s activities, ladies’ activities, and live music, which are listed and highlighted here, with a daily schedule, directions, membership information, and photographs from past shows.
http://www.atwaterthreshingdays.net/
Billing itself as the “Gateway to the Little Crow Lake Region,” the official municipal web site offers a history and profile of the city, as well as council agendas and minutes, maps, forms, reports, and other resources. A calendar of upcoming events is posted to the site and administrative contacts are included.
http://www.atwaterminnesota.com/
The Central Lakes Cooperative of Atwater, Minnesota is a farmer-owned cooperative business that supplies merchandise and services to patrons, including petroleum products and farm supplies. Its history and a profile of the co-op is offered, and its projects and events are highlighted.
http://www.centrallakescoop.com/
Situated in southwestern Atwater, Minnesota, the Island Pine is a par-3, 18-hole golf membership golf course. A description of the course is given, along with its membership policies, rates, a calendar of upcoming events, directions, and contact data. Special offers are posted to the site.
http://www.islandpinegolf.com/