South Bend Township, MN

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South Bend Township was founded in 1853, platted in 1854, and organized in 1858. The village of South Bend was incorporated in 1858, but the incorporation was discontinued. It had a station on the St. Paul and Sioux City Railroad, a grist mill, and a stone yard. Sometimes called South Bend City, its post office operated 1856-1900. By 1909 only the schoolhouse, the Welsh Congregational Church (removed to Pemberton in 1930), the Eckstrom general store, and a few homes remained.

1895 Atlas map:
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1914 Plat map of the former South Bend City:
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USGS Survey: Township 108 North, Range 27 West

South Bend Township is bordered by the City of Mankato on the east side with the Blue Earth River forming the boundary. Farther south along the eastern boundary, South Bend is also bordered by Mankato Township. In the late 1800's, the eastern portion of the township was made part of Mankato Township, with the Blue Earth River defining the new eastern boundary. The Minnesota River forms the northern boundary and divides Blue Earth County from Nicollet County to the north. On the township's west side, it is neighbor to Judson Township while to the south is Rapidan Township.