Melville Township Time Line, Renville Co., MN
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1870 (about) - The first settlers came to Melville Township. 

1878 (January 21) - The first town meeting was held at the home of Albert 
                    Brown. The township was organized with George Raitz, 
                    Fred Wolff and Norman Hickok as supervisors and Albert 
                    Brown as clerk. 

1887-1967 - The Elim Moravian Church 

1890 (about) - A poor farm was established with Mr. Easterday as manager. 
               Some of the early settlers were Charles Kenning, Henry 
               Mihm, Hirum Walker, Gens Nelson, Joseph Daily, Ferdinand 
               Wolff, Fred Rueswig, and Philip Kirchner. 

1940 (about) - The town hall was destroyed by arson fire. Prior to being 
               a town hall, it was a co-operative creamery. It was built 
               in Section 16. 

1968 - Elim Moravian Church was discontinued. It was located in the center 
       of the township. The cemetery is still in use.