General Info
Mower County was named after John Edward Mower, a lumber magnate and territorial legislator who settled in Stillwater, Minnesota. Before Austin was established as county seat in 1857, the county’s important documents were stored in a tin box, and county meeting places changed depending on where the box ended up. Austin is currently the largest city in the country, and produces most of America’s Spam meat. Mower County is home to about 39,163 residents and has a thriving food processing industry. Visit the county to enjoy the beautiful Cedar river, exciting festivals, and more.