Butterfield, MN

Town in Watonwan County, MN

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Sponsors of Butterfield, MN


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

About Butterfield, MN


Butterfield – Small Town Living

Butterfield is located in south western Minnesota along Highway 60, which links Minneapolis/St. Paul to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Butterfield is situated between St. James, MN, the Watonwan County seat and Mt. Lake. We are located approximately 45 miles from Mankato, 120 miles from Minneapolis, and 105 miles from Sioux Falls, SD.

History: The land around Butterfield was described as rolling prairies diversified and enriched by beautiful lakes of pure water and numerous creek and rivers that flow through. Later to attract settlers, the area was described as the soil that is rich, dark, colored loam, varying from 2-4 feet in depth.

Butterfield’s history is not neatly compiled in a book. Rather most of the history comes from a variety of sources and is pieced together some by memoirs and some by memory. More on the history of Butterfield including how the City got its' name can be found here.

Businesses of Butterfield, MN


The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Community Organizations of Butterfield, MN


Small towns and rural communities throughout the Midwest are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Here you will find the organizations that stabilize, preserve, and revitalize the small towns and rural areas alike. To submit your organization to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Events of Butterfield, MN


The small towns of the Midwest have long shared pride in their communities through festivals and events! Citizens from each community, working together, continue to offer entertainment options that not only appeal to their citizens, but visitors to their community! Below you will find festivals and events you are sure to want to attend! If you would like to have (DST) include an annual festival or event on your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Faith Organizations of Butterfield, MN


Throughout the years faith organizations have not only been an essential part of a town's religious life, but its community life. Below you will find stories about these organizations, If you would like to induct a faith organization to be added to your town and county page CLICK HERE!

Points of Interest of Butterfield, MN


The communities of the Midwest have a lifestyle unique to their region — rich in history and points of interest like no other! Below you will find points of interest you are sure to want to visit! To nominate a landmark, historic location, museum, etc. as a point of interest on your county and region page CLICK HERE!

Watonwan County, MN


Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Watonwan County, MN page.

Veterans of Watonwan County, MN


Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!