Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy

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Parent County

 * 1853--Scott County was created 5 March 1853 from Dakota County. County seat: Shakopee
 * For a brief history of Scott County's name, click here, then select Scott County.

Neighboring Counties

 * Carver
 * Dakota
 * Hennepin
 * Le Sueur
 * Rice
 * Sibley

Civil War
Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Scott County.


 * - 1st Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Companies A, C, and F.
 * - 4th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company A.
 * - 5th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company E.
 * - 8th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company I.

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Web Sites

 * Scott County, MN Genealogy Forum (GenForum)