Cottage Grove, Minnesota is situated on the north banks of the Mississippi River, north of its confluence with the Saint Croix River, and about ten miles south of Saint Paul in southwestern Washington County, not far from the Wisconsin border. Nearby communities include Afton, Inver Grove Heights, Hastings, Newport, Nininger, Pine Bend, St. Paul Park, and Woodbury. Most of the early settlers in Cottage Grove came from New England, and were largely grain farmers, although many soon turned to dairy farming. One of the town’s early settlers was James Sullivan Norris, who became known as the founding father of Cottage Grove. In 1842, he made a claim on a farm that he called Cottage Grove. During the next few years, other settled nearby, including John Furber, who established a general store, and built a two-story home on what is now Lamar Avenue. In 1871, John Furber and his brother, Joseph, platted Cottage Grove as a village at what is now known as Old Cottage Grove. Despite being an inland town, Old Cottage Grove was able to do well because it was connected by wagon roads to the river towns. In 1869, the St. Paul & Chicago Railroad built a line through the western part of the Cottage Grove Township, creating the village of Langdon. Cottage Grove Township included the eastern half of Grey Cloud Island, until Grey Cloud Township was formed in 1960. The following year, there was an effort to incorporate Cottage Grove and Woodbury into the village of Washington, an idea that was rejected by Cottage Grove voters. Instead, Cottage Grove was incorporated as a village in 1965, and became a city in 1974.
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The Cottage Grove, Minnesota company provides collection and accounts receivable services, and provides companies with the resources to increase their own in-house collection efforts. Its office location, staff contacts, and office hours are posted, along with client links. Online payments may be made through the site.
https://www.amaccts.com/
As part of South Washington County Schools, Community Education provides lifelong learning through a variety of programs, including activity centers, adult education and enrichment programs, youth programs, community centers, gymnastics, sports programs, and special events.
http://www.cecool.com/
Situated in the Southeast Twin Cities metropolitan area, near St. Paul, Minnesota, the city is home to more than thirty parks. The official municipal web site offers a profile of the community, demographics, a calendar of events and a newsletter, along with council agendas and minutes, administrative contacts, and a guide to local schools and facilities.
https://www.cottage-grove.org/
Offering spring to summer baseball for the youth of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, its in-house programs serve children from age four to twelve, while its traveling programs begin with a ten and under team, and go up to the age of fifteen, those thirteen and older automatically playing on a traveling team. Its camps, clinics, tournaments, and schedules are posted.
http://www.cgbaseball.org/
Situated on West Point Douglas Road, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the flower shop offers a wide selection of seasonal floral arrangements, flowers, plants, and gifts for many occasions. Its products are highlighted on its online catalog, and may be purchased through the web site, by telephone or at the shop, for local delivery.
http://www.cottagegroveflorist.com/
The four-day family event brings up to twenty thousand people or more into Cottage Grove, Minnesota each June, featuring a parade, a variety of events and contests, an art fair, entertainment venues, food vendors, and a marketplace. Schedules, a calendar of events, and contacts are posted.
http://www.cottagegrovestrawberryfest.com/
The restored 1860s barn with loft, large pavilion, corn crib, well house, and outdoor areas is available for weddings, corporate events, and other occasions, and includes a rental cottage and treehouse suite. Its attractions are highlighted, with a gallery of photographs, calendar of events, and contacts.
http://hopeglenfarm.com/
Cub Scout Pack 55 is part of the Kaposia District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Chartered by the Cottage Grove Elementary Parent’s -Teacher’s Organization, the pack holds its monthly meetings at the school. Open to boys in kindergarten through the fifth grade, a calendar of events is posted.
http://pack55cottagegrove.weebly.com/
Offering veterinary services to dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other companion animals, the animal hospital is on 79th Street South in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Office hours, contacts, and a calendar of events are published to the site, along with appointment policies, payment options, and a blog.
http://www.parkgrovepethospital.com/
South Washington County Bulletin
Published in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the newspaper offers local and regional news and sports stories, community events, opinion columns, and other features. Full access requires a subscription, which may be purchased online. Other resources include business and real estate listings, and public notices.
http://www.swcbulletin.com/
South Washington County Schools
Headquartered in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the suburban school district includes all or parts of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, and Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island townships. School campuses are defined, including school boundaries and a map, district policies, and a district directory.
http://www.sowashco.org/
Located on South 80th Street, the Cottage Grove, Minnesota hotel is four miles from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and twenty minutes from the Science Museum of Minnesota. Its features and guest rooms are highlighted, with a list of amenities, photographs, and an online booking system.
http://www.wakotainncottagegrove.com/
Zywiec’s Landscape and Garden Center
Specializing in landscaping and garden supplies, equipment, and products, the business is located on East Point Douglas Road in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. A profile of the garden center and its gift store are put forward, with an overview of its products, supplies, and special events.
http://www.zywiecs.com/