General Info
Le Sueur County was established in 1853 and named in honor of Pierre-Charles Le Sueur, a French explorer and fur trader. The city of Le Sueur was first selected as the county seat until it was moved to Cleveland in 1875 and to Le Center in 1876. Railroad development allowed for growth and early industry was dominated by agriculture. By 1900 its population had reached 20,234 and the area has continued to thrive. Today Le Sueur County is home to approximately 28,059 residents.