Elysian, Minnesota

About Elysian

Elysian, MN is a tiny community located in southern Minnesota, home to 759 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Elysian is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 643 residents per square mile.

📰 Elysian News Today

• Scott Anthony Moncelle Obituary Aug 3, 2026 Mankato Mortuary · Aug 3
• Fourth of July Celebration - Elysian southernminn.com · Jul 4
• Debra Lynn Thompson Obituary Apr 12, 2026 Dennis Steffel Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service · Apr 12
• Obituary | Grace Ann Roberts of Austin, Minnesota - Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Clasen-Jordan Mortuary · Jul 9
• Minnesota Valley Lutheran vs Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Baseball | May 12, 2026 Star Tribune · Mar 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Elysian Unique

• The only place in America named Elysian — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Le Sueur County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elysian

• Carl and Verna Schmidt Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Dove Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Earl Swain Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Lettie's Park reviews ★
• Okaman Park reviews ★
• Ray's Lake Park reviews ★
• Seha Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Sunset Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Elysian

🏘️ Nearby Communities