Erhards Grove Township

Erhard’s Grove, a township organized September 24, 1870, was named for Alexander E. Erhard, a signer of the petition for organization, at whose house the first election was held. Erhard village, on a branch of the Great northern railway, was platted in July, 1882.

Source: The Book “Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance” Volume 17 – 1920 By Warren Upham”

Township Officials

ChairmanLee Backstrom
SupervisorBruce Nettestad
SupervisorTed Tollefson
TreasurerJoan Fouquette
ClerkRebecca Ouren

Monthly Meeting

Location365 Main Street, Erhard
Day/TimeThird Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Backstrom Waterfowl Production area in Erhards Grove Township in Otter Tail County, MN
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About The Area

Population 442
Area 34.87993 square miles
Major Lakes Grandrud, Knobel, Sandberg
Minor Civil Division 2711119574
Township and Range T 135N - R 43W
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