St. Cloud Area

St. Cloud, although primarily in Stearns County, also extends into Benton and Sherburne counties. To the north lies Morrison County, with whom we collaborate through the Morrison County Genealogy Society for our monthly meeting speaker presentations.  

As a central Minnesota organization, our meetings take place at the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud. This museum, accredited nationally, offers an abundance of research resources.

If you have ancestral ties to this area, consider exploring the history museums in each county for family records, exhibits, and research materials.

Highlights

• Location: St. Cloud lies along the banks of the Mississippi River.
• Surrounding Towns: It encompasses both rural and urban areas, bordered by towns such as Waite Park, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, St. Joseph, Rockville, and St. Augusta. Nearby towns include Foley, Rice, Kimball, Clearwater, Clear Lake, and Cold Spring. 
• Notable Attractions:
  • Munsinger Gardens: Known for its giant oak, hemlock, and pine trees.
  • Clemens Gardens: Features a series of European gardens with over 1,000 rose bushes.
  • Beaver Island Trail and Lake Wobegon Regional Trail: Ideal for biking, skiing, hiking, and walking.
  • Quarry Park: Home to 25 abandoned granite quarries.

Explore these scenic spots and enjoy the natural beauty of the area while conducting your genealogy research.