11. Lac qui Parle Mission Site

County Road 13, Kragero Township, Chippewa County. Located on the shores of Lac qui Parle Lake, this National Register site was home to the first Protestant mission in the state. Early missionaries made the first translation of the Bible into the Dakota language and a Dakota/English hymnal was developed at this site. A short trail with interpretive signs is also on the site.

12. Largest Cottonwood in Minnesota

Eight miles northwest of Montevideo on TH 59 to Chippewa CSAH 13, turn left and go 2.2 miles and turn right on Chippewa County Road 32. Located approximately 1 mile on the right hand side. Two years after Minnesota became a state in 1858, a cottonwood seed took root in Chippewa County. Among the largest cottonwoods in the state today, this 134-year old ancient tree has a crown and a trunk 30 feet in diameter. Only a small sign and footpath that goes up over a hill mark this spot.

13. Fort Renville

From Watson, 1 mile northwest on TH 7, turn left on County Road 13, go 2.2 miles, turn right on CR 32 and go 1 mile - on left side of road. This roadside rest area marks the location of a fur trading post established by Joseph Renville in 1826 to trade with the Dakota Indians.