Birch Coulee Battlefield
The site of the Battle of Birch Coulee
Today a peaceful prairie, Birch Coulee was the site of one of the deadliest battles of the US-Dakota War, over 150 years ago.
This site is managed by the Renville County Historical Society.
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Hours and admission
Free admission.
Getting here
Jct of Renville Cty Hwy 2 and Hwy 18
Morton, MN 56270
800-657-3773
What to see and do
Tour the self-guided trails where markers explain the battle from both Dakota and US soldiers’ perspectives.