"Bluffton Along the Leaf River"
Bluffton is located on the intersection of State Highway 10 and County 19 between New York Mills and Wadena along the Leaf River.
Like so many Ottertail County Communities, Bluffton grew with the coming of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The major industry was farming and the railroad brought about the expansion of Bluffton with its flour mill and the Bluffton Creamery. Farming remains the major industry of Bluffton today.
Located on Highway 10, Bluffton is a gateway to the Ottertail County Lakes Country from the east. Enjoy fishing in both summer and winter, boating, skiing and swimming in the many Minnesota lakes.
Watch the Bluffton Braves Amateur Baseball Team, a part of life in Bluffton since 1948. Pictured above is the baseball diamond in Bluffton.
Bluffton is surrounded by waterways; Leaf River, Bluff Creek, Oak Creek and South Bluff Creek are all within a few miles of Bluffton. Pictured is the Leaf River.
Current Businesses in Bluffton:
Wadena State Bank of Bluffton, Bluffton Hardware since 1954, Bluffton Oil, Bluffton Lions Club, Bluffton Community Center and Bluffton Power House and Liquors.
Churches: St John the Baptist Catholic Church
Schools: Children from Bluffton attend Wadena Deer Creek School. They offer K-12 education plus many extracurricular activities. Busing is available from Bluffton to school in Wadena.