This page lists off-site links to sites with genealogical or historical information for Watonwan County.

The Minnesota Historical Society has online databases for death and birth certificates. Although the information given is limited, you can also order the complete record from them. Go to the links below:

The Watonwan County Historical Society now has internet service. You may contact them at: wchs@madtelco.net Museum hours and research library hours are April thru October: Monday, Tues.,Wed.,Thurs. 9-12 and 1-4. Winter hours may vary so please call ahead 507-642-3247

Death Certificate Search

Birth Certificate Search

St. James Plaindealer Online Edition

Butterfield Advocate Online Edition