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While the massive sawmills of the 1890s are gone, the industrial spirit remains. The Waterous Company, founded in 1886, continues to operate today. Now headquartered just across the river in South Dakota (with deep roots in the Minnesota side), they are a global leader in fire suppression systems. It is a rare feat for a small community to house a company that protects firefighters in major cities around the world, giving Waterous an outsized footprint in the safety industry. waterous mn
If you search for "Waterous, MN" on a modern map, you won't find a dot with a name. Instead, you will find a specific geographic location: the , just south of modern-day Mankato. Welcome to
The Waterous legacy began in when C.H. Waterous founded the Waterous Engine Works Co. in Brantford, Ontario. Originally building sawmills and steam engines, the family expanded their reach in 1881 when Waterous’s twin sons, Frederic L. and Frank J. , moved to Winnipeg to manage a growing branch. Establishing a Minnesota Legacy (1886–1898) Now headquartered just across the river in South