Browerville is in Todd County, near the center of Minnesota. Originally settled by John Bassett in 1865 on a location along the Long Prairie River, about three miles north of the current townsite, and known as Hartford, the town’s businesses moved from the original site to be nearer the Great Northern Railroad in 1869, and future construction was concentrated at the new site. The new town site was platted on land owned by Jacob V. Brower in 1882, and incorporated as a village in 1884, at which time it was renamed Browerville. Early residents of the town were primarily of German and Polish descent. The first Catholic church in Browerville served both Polish and German members but dissension spread through the congregation in the late 1800s, resulting in a split in the congregation that created a Polish parish and German parish, which remained separate until 1978. Zion Lutheran Church began in 1898, and remains active in Browerville. Browerville is southeast of Clarissa, its nearest neighbor. Other nearby communities are Belle River, Clotho, Cushing, Eagle Bend, Gutches Grove, Lincoln, Long Prairie, Rose City, and Spruce Center. Saint Joseph, Minnesota is sixty miles southeast, and Fergus Falls is seventy-five miles west of Browerville.
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Situated along US Highway 71 near the visual center of Minnesota, Browerville was the home of LaVyrie Spencer, the author. The official municipal web site features a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to local businesses, churches, and schools.
http://www.browerville.govoffice.com/
Located in central Minnesota, the PK-12th grade public school district operates Browerville Elementary School and Browerville High School, each of which are highlighted here, with registration forms, student handbooks, and access to various documents, forms and reports, as well as an overview of its academic and athletics programs.
http://www.browerville.k12.mn.us/
Serving all of central Minnesota, the company is based in Browerville, where it offers a variety of standard shed models, including ranch style, A-frame style, barn style, A-frame cabin, barn-style cabin, as well as custom options, which are highlighted here, along with prices, delivery options, and contacts.
http://eaglecreekbuildersmn.com/
Founded in 1923, the cooperative feed store in Browerville, Minnesota provides area farmers and local residents with agricultural and general products such as seed, feed, lawn and garden supplies, tires, and parts, as well as product sales, equipment repairs, contract rentals, and other services. Its location, hours of operation, and products are discussed.
http://www.coopfeedstore.com/
