Category: Okabena MN

Okabena, Minnesota

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a small town in Jackson County

Okabena is a town in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 188 at the 2010 census. The community’s name is a Dakota term meaning “the nesting place of herons.”

Okabena was founded in 1879 after the railroad had been extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Okabena since 1880.

Main Street Okabena MN
Main Street
Main Street
Main Street
The School
United States Post Office 56121, Okabena MN
United States Post Office 56121, Okabena MN
A creamery reminds us of the agricultural roots and a time when creameries were common.
A creamery reminds us of the agricultural roots and a time when creameries were common.
bowling alley
The bowling alley is now closed.
A little excitement in a small town
okabena bank
On May 19, 1933, the Okabena Bank was robbed by Bonnie and Clyde. After leaving the bank, they were shot at many times, but escaped on a country road with approximately $2500 (approximately $44,000 in 2013 dollars).