Glencoe, Minnesota is the seat of government for McLeod County. The area was settled in the mid-1850s when pioneers broke a trail through the “Big Woods” and came across a clearing, upon which they settled. The town was laid out by John Harrington Stevens in 1855, and named for Glen Coe, in Scotland. A post office was established there in 1856, and Glencoe was incorporated as a city in 1909. From the beginning of the county, Glencoe has always been its county seat. When the Hastings and Dakota Railway extended its tracks to the village in 1872, followed by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, the small village became a regional trade center. Situated just outside the city, Glencoe Township was also founded in 1855, and named for the village. The city’s population has increased each census yeare since 1920, and has only decreased once since the first census was taken in 1880, and then by just over two percent. Today, Glencoe is served by US Highway 212 and Minnesota Highway 22. Nearby communities include Biscay, Plato, and Sumter. Minneapolis is about fifty-five miles east-northeast of Glencoe.
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Set on a two-story stone foundation, the three-story home was constructed in 1899 for Joseph J. Brechet, a businessman in Glencoe, Minnesota. Now serving as a B&B facility, the facility offers three distinct suites, each intended for one or two people. Photographs and descriptions of the accommodations are given, along with a calendar of events and contact data.
http://www.brechetinn.com/
Directions and a map showing the location of the restaurant in Glencoe, Minnesota are posted, along with a history of the business, its hours of operation, food and drink menus and contact information. Discount coupons and special offers are published to the site, and announcements may be posted.
http://www.bumpsrestaurant.com/
Offering general dental services, dental exams, routine teeth cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, and tooth extractions, the dental service is on Greeley Avenue North in Glencoe, Minnesota. An introduction to the dental offices, the chief dentist, and staff are featured, along with office hours, appointment policies, and contacts.
http://www.contemporarydentalmn.com/
Glencoe Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Made up of business owners and managers in Glencoe, Minnesota and the surrounding area, the Chamber’s mission is to support its members by serving as a catalyst for creating and enhancing a healthy business climate. Membership information, a business directory, and a calendar of events are posted.
https://glencoechamber.com/
Glencoe City & Chamber of Commerce
Glencoe, Minnesota has always been the county seat of McLeod County. The official municipal web site features an overview of the city’s organizational structure, administrative contacts, and council agendas and minutes, as well as information about the area Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.glencoemn.org/
Originally the Glencoe Grade and High School building, and later a Middle School, the repurposed structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering rental spaces for weddings and other events, as well as space for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, local dance clubs, senior citizen groups, church services, graduations, reunions, and other events.
https://glencoecitycenter.com/
The Glencoe, Minnesota animal medical clinic offers wellness and preventative health care services, veterinary services, surgical services, spay and neuter services, animal dentistry, microchip pet identification, end of life care, emergency services, and large animal services, as well as boarding and grooming. Its location, hours, and appointment policies are posted.
http://www.glencoevet.com/
Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools
Headquartered in Glencoe, Minnesota, the school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through GSL High School, Lincoln Junior High School, Helen Baker Elementary School, and Lakeside Elementary School, each of which are highlighted here. District calendars, schedules, and faculty and staff contacts are posted.
http://www.gsl.k12.mn.us/
Situated in Glencoe, Minnesota, Grand Meadows is a senior living community offering apartment-style assisted living and memory care services, which are highlighted here, along with photographs of the accommodations and common areas, a list of amenities, tour information, and contacts.
http://www.grandmeadowsmn.com/
Specializing in the sale of new Chevrolet and Buick cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and hybrids, the auto dealership also offers a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its inventory and special offers may be viewed online, with descriptions and asking prices, finance options, and services. The hours of operation for the Glencoe, Minnesota dealership are stated.
http://www.harpelbrothers.com/
Publishing news, sports and other stories from Glencoe and McLeod County, the newspaper also features a calendar of events, obituaries, and editorials, some of which require a subscription for access. New reports may be submitted to the site, and customers may subscribe to its print or online content.
http://www.glencoenews.com/
