1898 War with Spain is declared in April and ends in July. Peace treaty, signed with Spain in December, guarantees Cuban independence and cedes Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines to the United States.
Big Stone County Minnesota (Historic Districts) has 1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Big Stone County places including Carlson-Hasslen Construction Co.. Prominent architectural styles found in Big Stone Country are Gothic.
Ortonville Commercial Historic District
(added 1985 - #85001765)
Second St., Madison and Monroe Aves., between Jefferson and Jackson Aves. , Ortonville