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Delve into Currie in United States
Currie in the region of Minnesota with its 233 residents is located in United States - some 1,026 mi or ( 1651 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Currie is now 12:11 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Des Moines, Spencer, Avoca, Dovray, and Fairmont. While being here, you might want to check out Des Moines . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Currie ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Murray County - Battle for County Seat
In 2007 as a part of the Sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration of Murray County, Minnesota the battle between Currie and Slayton for the legal right to be the county seat was reenacted by a group o ..
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Sledding and snowboarding.
The boys had fun sledding and snowboarding at the golf course. This was Brendan's first run of the day on his snowboard. He didn't make it very far down the hill this time. The next few runs he made i ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Currie, Minnesota
Currie is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 233 at the 2010 census. Lake Shetek State Park is nearby. The city is known as the "Gateway to Lake Shetek". Currie is notable for its tourism, cuisine, and recreational opportunities. It is home to Lakeside Hideaway and the End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum in addition to being the headquarters of Schmitz Grain.
Located at 44.07 -95.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Slaughter Slough
Slaughter Slough is a wetland in southwestern Minnesota, United States, so named for being the site of the Lake Shetek Massacre during the Dakota War of 1862. It is located in Murray County east of Lake Shetek. On August 20, 1862, about 40 Dakota people attacked the area's Euro-American settlers, killing 15 and taking a dozen women and children captive. 21 settlers escaped or survived the attack and made difficult journeys across the prairie to safety.
Located at 44.09 -95.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Lake Shetek
Lake Shetek is the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota, United States, and the headwaters of the Des Moines River. It is located in The Lakes, an unincorporated community in Murray County a few miles north-northwest of Currie. The name Shetek is derived from "pelican" in the Ojibwe language. Since large lakes are rare in southwestern Minnesota and for some distance over the borders into Iowa and South Dakota, Lake Shetek is a significant regional draw for water recreation.
Located at 44.12 -95.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
The Lakes, Minnesota
The Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Murray County, Minnesota, United States located just north of Currie, Minnesota. The population was 667 at the 2010 census. The community is centered about Lake Shetek, the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota. The lake and the community are located in parts of four townships in Murray County: Lake Sarah, Shetek, Murray, and Mason Townships.
Located at 44.14 -95.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Murray County, Minnesota
Murray County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,725 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Slayton.
Located at 44.02 -95.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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