Situated along Minnesota State Highway 210, between Fergus Falls and Battle Lake, the small city of Underwood is on the southeastern shores of Bass Lake, in Otter Tail County.
County Highway 35 runs north and south through the city, while State Highway 210 is an east-west route.
Underwood is surrounded by lakes and smaller bodies of water, the largest nearby lakes being Bass Lake, North Turtle Lake, German Lake, and Onstad Lake.
Incorporated in 1912, Underwood's population has remained steady, between the 250s and the 350s. Homesteaders began arriving at what was then a heavily wooded area in the late 1860s. Originally, the settlement of small log homes was known as Southvick, while its post office was the Turtle Lake Post Office. However, when the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1881, the town and post office were changed to Underwood, in honor of Adoniram Judson Underwood, editor of the Weekly Journal in Fergus Falls, who was well known and liked by early settlers.
A post office was established in 1884, the first school opened in 1887, and Underwood was incorporated as a village in 1912, becoming a city in 1973 when state law made cities of all incorporated towns in Minnesota. Today, the Underwood School District operates one campus, housing students in PK-12th grades.
This is a guide to Underwood, Minnesota. Websites representing the municipal government or local businesses, churches, schools, organizations, events, and individuals are appropriate for this category.
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Family owned and operated, the antique shop is located just north of Underwood, Minnesota. Its location is shown on a map, and its hours of operation and contacts are included. Although its inventory changes from time to time, representative items are shown in photos and may include vintage advertising signs, decorative arts, antique furniture, toys, dolls, pottery, primitives, and other products.
http://www.ellesantiques.com/
Organized in 1886, the Underwood, Minnesota congregation was the only English-speaking Protestant church between Fergus Falls and Perham at the time. A new church was dedicated in 1952. The congregation’s history and an introduction from the church’s pastor are featured, along with directions, Sunday and regular weekly schedules, a calendar of activities and events, and a map showing its location are put forth.
http://www.mainepresbyterianchurch.org/
Meeting at its facilities on Southern Avenue East, the Underwood, Minnesota congregation is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Sunday schedules and a calendar of upcoming programs and events are published to the site, along with hours and contact information, an introduction to the church’s pastor, a church newsletter, church bulletins, and announcements.
https://www.sverdruplutheran.org/
Opened in 1986 as a gas station and repair shop, the downtown Underwood, Minnesota business is now a convenience store, gas station, and restaurant, open seven days a week. Directions, hours of operation, and contacts are displayed, with a description of the store, cafe drive-in and to-go menus, and an online ordering system. A gallery of photographs illustrates many of its menu items.
http://underwoodquikstop.com/
School District #550 enrolls students in PK-12th grade at one campus, on Southern Avenue East, Underwood, Minnesota. A district boundary map, school reports and plans, financial information, school board, administrative staff, and job opportunities are posted to the site, along with a faculty directory, class information, lunch menus, athletics programs, and other extracurricular activities are discussed.
http://www.underwood.k12.mn.us/
The official city website displays election notices and other announcements, as well as road conditions and area school closings. City policies, council agendas and minutes, city ordinances, newsletters, and employment opportunities are posted to the site, along with city telephone numbers, city officials, and council members. A historical timeline, a calendar of events, photos, and local organizations are included.
http://ci.underwood.mn.us/
Affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, the church is located in Underwood, Minnesota. Sunday schedules, speakers, and activities are highlighted, and podcasts are available for viewing. Other resources include a history of the church, an overview of its organizational structure, administrative contacts, newsletters, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events.
http://www.ucofu.org/
Situated on a 17.5-acre point, with a half mile of lakeshore, the resort features eight two-bedroom cabins, a three-bedroom cabin, two four-bedroom units, and a five-bedroom family lodge, each of which is highlighted here. Its summer and winter rates are detailed, including a description of the facilities, a list of amenities, photo galleries, and recreational opportunities. Accommodations may be booked online.
http://weslakeresort.com/
