Renville founded Fort Renville and served as a captain during the War of 1812 .
The city and county of Renville were named for Joseph Renville , a man of French and Dakota descent who had extensive knowledge of the wilderness and served as a guide for many expeditions .
man founded Renville   and served as a captain during the War of 1812 .
The city and county of Renville were named for Joseph Renville , a man of French and Dakota descent who had extensive knowledge of the wilderness and served as a guide for many expeditions .